Getting the Crow Hop call from a blue

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Any TD or UIC of a tourny or league can add/ omit/ amend any rule they want and that might be your case.

The umpire was correct in saying it was wrong but it sounds like he explained why incorrectly.

The rulebook say you must push off from the pitchers plate. Both feet also must also start on the rubber. The shoe must be ON the top of the rubber and if it against the front of the rubber, it is against the rubber and not ON the rubber. The front edge of the rubber is where your pivot point is supposed to be that way, if your heel comes up, you are still pushing off from the rubber andnotthe dirt somewhere in front of the rubber.

Hal, actually the ASA rule book does not state the shoe must be on top of the rubber.

6-C-2 (Female) The pitcher shall take a position with both feet in contact with the pitchers's plate.