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Yeah, sort of the idea of the rule.
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Yeah, sort of the idea of the rule.
- Jun 22, 2008
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The only problem with the rule is the lack of a demand made by the coaches to make sure their pitchers are legal. Maybe all rules should be made based upon participation abilities.
Then again, I have suggested for more than 5 years that maybe they should just move the PP to 46' and let them leap or crow hop all they want.
Would LOVE to see Tim Walton lose his cool with the umpiring staff from the Northwestern game calling Kelly Barnhill for in IP on every pitch she threw...
Exactly ! Agreed
I watched Northwestern's last game, and that freshman pitcher has the *exact same* motion/delivery as Barnhill.
As about as a carbon-copy as there could be. Uncanny how similar.
Holy double-standards, Batman!
She does replant, but once she leaps the replant is a moot point. I have yet to see a pitcher do a replant without first leaping. Not saying it is impossible, just have yet to see it.
panthadad2
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It's not a moot point. The replant allows a double push off with the pivot foot. After the leap, Barnhill basically starts a new pitching motion with the lower body 4-5 feet closer to home plate.
[video]https://youtu.be/fU7RqV2_NkU[/video]
[video]https://youtu.be/fU7RqV2_NkU[/video]
If she commits an IP (leaping) to get into position replant how is the replant relevant with the respect to calling an IP? She has already committed an IP before she replants.
panthadad2
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I think we're talking apples and oranges. Sounds like you're referring to the rule only. I'm referring to how the replant and subsequent double push off creates a massive physical advantage...much more than just the leap (rear foot leaving the ground).
-Kelly Barnhill
