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---------------------------------------------------------------We'll have to agree to disagree on pretty much every point.
NFHS Rules
Section 16 - Crow Hop
"A crow hop is the replant of the pivot foot prior to delivering the pitch. The crow hop is an illegal pitch."
Pitching
Section 1 - Art 1
"Prior to starting the delivery (pitch), the pitcher shall take a position with the pivot foot in contact with the pitchers plate...."
About the Pitch
Art 2
"a. The Pitch starts when the pitcher's hands separate after they have come together while the pivot foot is in contact with the plate."
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So, if the only rule you read is Section 16 definition of crow hop, replanting seems to be the key. But, it says replanting prior to delivering the pitch. Art 2 states "The pitch" begins when the hands separate. Now, if the crow hop rule said, replanting during the delivery of the pitch, then guilty as charged. But it says PRIOR to the pitch. The NFHS video is consistent with this interpretation.
The ASA came out with a similar interpretation.
The NCAA added language about bent legs, and bearing weight, which seems to be impossible to enforce. IMHO, making new rules for Barnhill, is an admission that she was operating within the existing rules.
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