They did this last year before Svekis was on staff, fyi.
It's annoying. And I find it hard to believe it's "firing up" the pitcher mid pitch when it's being done. Clearly it's to create some type of distraction to the hitter.
Can't believe no one brought up the way they lead off.... a 3 point stance? really? It doesn't bother me, but what's next? Seems like softball is turning into "what gimmick can we think of and try next?"
I'm not all that familiar with Indiana softball. It was just a hunch on my part.
In talking with my 14you DD, she doesn't notice stuff like that at all when she's hitting.