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So then I’m even more confused. If leaping is the result of bad mechanics (and bad mechanics can lead to injury), and if there is no proven advantage to it - why are the rules being changed to allow it? Why are some pitching coaches, parents, TB coaches, etc, not discouraging it and teaching the proper mechanics that will ultimately lead to the best outcomes? Why are they leaving these “leapers” alone, and why are we creating a rule to encourage it?