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OK, great start. Not sure I agree, but input is the point of the discussion and point posititve that there are many definitions out there. For the record, I don't claim to be the ultimate knowledge on the rules and interpretations.
However, I just dont see a replant without pivot foot elevation above the plane of the ground as being possible. Just don't see how anyone can replant and push off a second time after a toe drag. Anyone have video of this?
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OK, great start. Not sure I agree, but input is the point of the discussion and point posititve that there are many definitions out there. For the record, I don't claim to be the ultimate knowledge on the rules and interpretations.
However, I just dont see a replant without pivot foot elevation above the plane of the ground as being possible. Just don't see how anyone can replant and push off a second time after a toe drag. Anyone have video of this?
My DD has been called for one IP her entire 4 years of pitching and he said she stepped out of the lanes. This was in 12U and there were no lanes!! ACK!
Pitcher starts with both feet on the PP. Prior to or as the pitch is starting, the P slides her pivot foot forward 6"-8" in front of the PP. That is a replant and by definition, a crow hop.
Cat O. had a wide, open delivery. She gets high on the toe of her pivot foot. She would be a foot in front of the PP and all of a sudden, using video, you could notice a rooster-tail spray of dirt coming up from her toe, back toward the PP. It is hard to see without slowing down the video, but many believe she was actually getting a second push as her lead foot was descending. Noted, could not be seen without a video, but it was there. Was she replanting? No idea, but as athletic and strong as some of these pitchers are, I put very little beyond their capabilities.
However, I just dont see a replant without pivot foot elevation above the plane of the ground as being possible. Just don't see how anyone can replant and push off a second time after a toe drag. Anyone have video of this?
I can assure you this girl was dragging, replanting and pushing again.
SoCal, this is not directed at you personally, I appreciate your time in the discussion.
But an "advantage" is a judgment call. Let's say Sally is illegal in your first game, she is losing to a better team= no advantage. Next game Sally is using the same illegal mechanics and run ruling a weaker team = that could be called an "advantage".
If its illegal it should be called, advantage shouldnt have anything to do with it. When a blue doesn't call it, all he does is kick the can down the road for another blue to deal with. Then when that blue calls it illegal, people go nuts.
Well you are #2 saying it is possible, but I sure would like to see some video proof as evidence to the fact.
I would like to see how someone can drag and then reposition the foot quick enough to be able to replant/push off. To me either the mechanics would have to have a hitch to allow enough time for the drag and replant/push off or she is lightning quick with the feet.
Well you are #2 saying it is possible, but I sure would like to see some video proof as evidence to the fact.
I would like to see how someone can drag and then reposition the foot quick enough to be able to replant/push off. To me either the mechanics would have to have a hitch to allow enough time for the drag and replant/push off or she is lightning quick with the feet.