To be clear, in order to pitch legally the pivot foot must bear weight after the initial push. The only way for this not to occur would be to leap.
I was trying to use the NCAA language regarding the pivot foot bearing weight:
10.4.6 Crow hopping is not allowed, The pitcher may not replant, gain a second starting point and push off her pivot foot. Once having lost contact with the pitcher’s plate, the pivot foot may trail on the ground but may not bear weight again until the pitch is released.
I was trying to get Bill's opinion, based on the NCAA rule if he thought her pivot foot was "bearing weight again".
I am with you, just wanted to point out the absurdity of wording of the NCAA rule. The presence of a drag mark is evidence of the pivot foot bearing weight.
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