A crow-hop/replant is not allowed. This is the area that causes a lot of confusion. The uninformed think that a leap is a crow-hop. Some have even gone as far as to say that: "with all leaps there is a replant." And that is not the case, as with the WBSC interpretation.
A crop-hop is defined as a second impetus prior to the release of the pitch. Merely landing from a leap and releasing the pitch does not provide a second impetus. Most crow-hop violations are when the pitcher steps forward with the pivot foot prior to breaking their hands, thus "starting" the pitch from closer than 43' for women.
It is nearly impossible to crow-hop if you break your hands and begin your motion while the pivot foot is in contact with the pitcher's plate. I say "nearly" because it is uncommon and difficult bio-mechanically. Not to say it doesn't happen, just rare.
I recently attended a Clinic and out 30 umpires that were showed a video of a leap and I was the only one that said it was not a crow hop. I had to demonstrate to them the difference! I threw FP for 16 years internationally. It is impossible to crow off if you push off from the rubber when you start your pitching motion. Blues Leave it Alone!
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A crop-hop is defined as a second impetus prior to the release of the pitch. Merely landing from a leap and releasing the pitch does not provide a second impetus. Most crow-hop violations are when the pitcher steps forward with the pivot foot prior to breaking their hands, thus "starting" the pitch from closer than 43' for women.
It is nearly impossible to crow-hop if you break your hands and begin your motion while the pivot foot is in contact with the pitcher's plate. I say "nearly" because it is uncommon and difficult bio-mechanically. Not to say it doesn't happen, just rare.
I recently attended a Clinic and out 30 umpires that were showed a video of a leap and I was the only one that said it was not a crow hop. I had to demonstrate to them the difference! I threw FP for 16 years internationally. It is impossible to crow off if you push off from the rubber when you start your pitching motion. Blues Leave it Alone!
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