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Oct 14, 2016
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Where should a pitcher be receiving her signs from? I understand according to ASA they can be given from the catcher or coach but where in the circle? My understanding is she must be in contact with the pitchers plate to receive the signs before coming together.

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May 24, 2013
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The pitcher can be anywhere. She must SIMULATE receiving signs from the catcher while in contact with the pitchers plate, prior to delivering the pitch.
 
Feb 17, 2014
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This rule is extremely poorly written and often misinterpreted. The pitcher can receive them from anyone at anytime. What the rule requires, but fails to actually state is that she must come to a complete stop once she gets both feet on the rubber. This is to prevent a pitcher from performing a "walk through".
 

JAD

Feb 20, 2012
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As long as the pitcher deliberately pauses after addressing the pitching rubber before she starts her pitching motion, I do not think the umpires really care how or where the pitcher received the signs. The rule was designed to prevent the pitcher from "quick pitching", and as long as she is not doing that most umpires are indifferent.
 
Oct 14, 2016
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So she should be making contact with the plate whether she actually takes or "simulates" taking signs? This rule would eliminate any possibility of a "quick pitch".

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Dec 5, 2012
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So she should be making contact with the plate whether she actually takes or "simulates" taking signs? This rule would eliminate any possibility of a "quick pitch".

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My dd got accused of "quick pitching" constantly. She would try to get a rhythm established and wouldn't pause ...
Most tournaments will ask that the pitcher is set on the rubber when taking signs from the catcher. I know that's now how it's written, but you've gotta play along with the blue. And this is the most common situation I've ran across
 
Oct 14, 2016
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Taking the signs on the rubber is how it should be done and how the rule is written, thats what we instruct our pitchers and what our pitching coach teaches. But i guess its no different than blue not calling leaping or crow hoping.

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