Rosin Question

[ArmWhip]

I had an umpire tell one of my pitchers that rosin was illegal and that Gorilla Gold is the only USA Softball approved drying agent. I looked at the rules website and it says that there is a list of approved drying agents, and Gorilla Gold is the only thing on the list. Is the umpire right, rosin is illegal? Or is he confused about the rule, it says powder rosin and/or an approved drying agent on the list.

 

[Comp]

Another dingbat umpire. Rule specifically states powdered rosin or approved drying agent

 

[FlSoftball]

My DD uses pure powdered rosin bags and has been told a few times they are illegal because they leave a tack on the hand but the rules state rosin is approved drying agent


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[Agcy]

Make sure you are clear: rock rosin is illegal (it leaves a sticky residue), powered rosin is legal (no sticky residue)

 

[FlSoftball]

Real powder rosin will absolutely leave the hand with some tack


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[bsbs]

Not Usssa but I did see an illegal pitch called because a pitcher didn't go to her uniform after using her rosin bag.

 

[Comp]

Not Usssa but I did see an illegal pitch called because a pitcher didn't go to her uniform after using her rosin bag.

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