I could be wrong as I'm not a pitcher but it just looks like a lot more than a fraction of an inch to me. I'm wondering if many violate a strict interpretation of that rule and it's a matter of degrees. Seems like a curveball would be particularly difficult on strict interpretation.There is a big difference between the wrist being 1/4-1/2" out further as compared to the wrist sticking straight out from body. She isn't even remotely close to being legal and how she has gotten to this age pitching like that is beyond me.
I sent a message with the info. Let me know if you need any additional information.I know a guy that is in the hierarchy of USSSA. He would like to know what the name of this tournament was and where so that he can contact them to discuss this. If you dont want to post it publicly, please message it to me, he would like to address this as it is a completely illegal pitching motion in every ruleset.
Did you watch the video or just see the screen capture? The difference between them is huge when watching the videos. Also, I think you need to look at the release, not the point leading up to it. I think this is from the same video that your pic came from.I could be wrong as I'm not a pitcher but it just looks like a lot more than a fraction of an inch to me. I'm wondering if many violate a strict interpretation of that rule and it's a matter of degrees. Seems like a curveball would be particularly difficult on strict interpretation.
...And was she throwing every pitch like this or as an occasional different look?
Saw this over the weekend and was surprised to be told that the umps said it was fine. This was in USSSA and an 18u team. I really didn't care but was surprised it was said to be ok and looks like an injury waiting to happen to me.
Umps winning hearts and minds once again.
Saw this over the weekend and was surprised to be told that the umps said it was fine. This was in USSSA and an 18u team. I really didn't care but was surprised it was said to be ok and looks like an injury waiting to happen to me.
Bad Umps = Damage to the game, players,coaches, parents, hopes, dreams, FAIRNESS
She didn't throw very hard but was having success. Several were pulling off the ball and hitting off the end of the bat with some missing altogether. As you'd expect, none of them have probably batted against a side arm pitcher before.Original question aside, was she actually throwing well like that? It looks like the ball comes out awkward and she looks uncomfortable.