halskinner
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- May 7, 2008
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Aint ever gonna happen. I can only recall a coach getting that call once and that was in the late 1800's (WAY back anyway).
Here is what you want to do to get an IP for that pitcher.
NEVER SAY THE WORDS 'CROW HOP'.
Tell the blue you think she is illegal because she is taking two steps in her motion, you are only allowed one.
If the pivot foot comes forward first, even just slightly, that is a step. THEN if the stride foot comes forward, that is a 2nd step and that is not allowed.
A foot coming forward and touching down is considered a step.
If the FU sees one foot come forward and then the other before the ball is released, IP for taking 2 steps.
Present that to them. They cannot deny that the pivot foot moves forward and then the stride foot for two steps. They WILL make that call because it is not an opinion or even them using their judgement, They can easily make and defend the call based on what EVERYONE sees happens with the feet.
I have suggested that to coaches during games and they always won the call.
Here is what you want to do to get an IP for that pitcher.
NEVER SAY THE WORDS 'CROW HOP'.
Tell the blue you think she is illegal because she is taking two steps in her motion, you are only allowed one.
If the pivot foot comes forward first, even just slightly, that is a step. THEN if the stride foot comes forward, that is a 2nd step and that is not allowed.
A foot coming forward and touching down is considered a step.
If the FU sees one foot come forward and then the other before the ball is released, IP for taking 2 steps.
Present that to them. They cannot deny that the pivot foot moves forward and then the stride foot for two steps. They WILL make that call because it is not an opinion or even them using their judgement, They can easily make and defend the call based on what EVERYONE sees happens with the feet.
I have suggested that to coaches during games and they always won the call.