NFHS Rule on presentation

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1fingeredknuckler

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What is the rule TODAY in NFHS pitching presentation? Regards the ball in pitching hand/in glove/time periord

Just for the difference what is it in NCAA?

If it makes a difference Wi specific
 
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Pretty certain ball can be pilaced in hand or glove but hands have to separated when they step on the plate
 
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You wont find anything in the rule book about "presentation". The ball can be in the hand or the glove when the pitcher steps on the pitching plate, but the hands must be separated. While separated, the pitcher must take or simulate taking a signal, then bring the hands together. 'The hands may be in motion as they are brought together. Once the hands are together she has 10 seconds to deliver the pitch. NCAA I believe the pitcher only has 5 seconds.
 

sluggers

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Here is the NFHS rule:


SECTION 1 PITCHING REGULATIONS (F.P.)
ART. 1

Prior to starting the delivery (pitch), the pitcher shall take a position with the pivot foot on or partially on the top surface of the pitcher’s plate and the non-pivot foot in contact with or behind the pitcher’s plate. Both feet must be on the ground within or partially within the 24- inch length of the pitcher’s plate.

a. Prior to pitching, the pitcher must take a position with shoulders in line with first and third base with the ball in the glove or pitching hand, and with the hands separated.
b. While in this position, the pitcher shall take (or simulate taking) a signal from the catcher.
c. After completing “b” above, the pitcher shall bring the hands together in front of the body for not less than one second and not more than 10 seconds before releasing the ball. The hands may be motionless or ​ moving.
 
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Here are the NCAA rules.

10.1 Defensive Positioning Required for a Legal Pitch
10.1.1 The pitcher is considered to be in the pitching position when with her hands apart, she steps forward, puts both feet on the pitcher’s plate, and the catcher is in position to receive the pitch.
10.1.2 The pitcher may not take the pitching position on the pitcher’s plate without being in possession of the ball, and she may not simulate the pitching position with or without the ball when near the pitcher’s plate.
EFFECT—(10.1.1 and 10.1.2)—Delayed dead ball is signaled and illegal pitch enforced. (See Rule 10.8.)

Pitching Procedure
10.2 Taking the Signal from the Catcher
10.2.1 Before starting a pitch, the pitcher must comply with the following:
10.2.1.1 Both feet must be on the ground in contact with the pitcher’s plate and a portion of the pivot foot must be on the top surface of the pitcher’s plate. Any part of each foot in contact with the ground or pitcher’s plate must be completely within the 24-inch length of the pitcher’s plate.
10.2.1.2 Hands must be separated.
10.2.1.3 The ball must be held and remain in one hand, either bare or gloved.
Notes:
1. Rolling (not tossing) the ball is legal as long as contact is maintained with the hand (including the wrist).
2. A ball dropped by the pitcher before her hands have come together and then separated shall be live and the base runner(s) may advance with liability to be put out.
10.2.1.4 The ball may be held in front of, at the side of or behind the body.​
10.2.2 While in this position, the pitcher shall pause to take or simulate taking a signal from the catcher.
Note: The rule does not preclude the pitcher from taking an earlier signal from someone who indicates the desired pitch and/or location nor the pitcher from referring to an armband prior to complying with Rule 10.2.2.
EFFECT—(10.2.1 and 10.2.2)—Delayed dead ball is signaled and illegal pitch enforced. (See Rule 10.8.)
10.2.3 After receiving the catcher’s signal, the pitcher’s hands must come together in view of the plate umpire for not more than five seconds.
Note: The hands do not have to come to a complete stop and, therefore, may be moving during the touch.
EFFECT—The ball is dead and a ball is awarded to the batter if the hands come together for more than five seconds. (See Rule 10.18.) Delayed dead ball is signaled and illegal pitch enforced if the pitcher does not bring her hands together at all. (See Rule 10.8.)
 

1fingeredknuckler

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Here is the NFHS rule:

So when a pitcher stands on the rubber, glove on one side, ball on the hip on the opposite, begins a motion, in so doing the hands and ball touch and separate on the upward motion in front of or above the head, and I MEAN TOUCH, BALL DOES NOT GO IN THE GLOVE AT ALL, It's a progressive motion,NEVER IN THE GLOVE AND NO STOP, without seeing a video what would you think? NFHS Wi, WIAA

I know that rule, why they didn't enforce it for 7 innings, that team lost anyway, but it was so obvious.

The official made 1 trip to the mound maybe 2nd or 3rd inning and i know he was explaining and showing, it to both the pitcher and coach, however---

Tks for the NCAA also
 
Mar 26, 2013
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There's no requirement for the ball to go in the glove. Sanctions have issued rulings their "not less than one second" rule only requires the hands come together momentarily and includes during the pitching motion. The expert umpires can clarify which have done so.
 

1fingeredknuckler

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There's no requirement for the ball to go in the glove. Sanctions have issued rulings their "not less than one second" rule only requires the hands come together momentarily and includes during the pitching motion. The expert umpires can clarify which have done so.


Where is that written and documented? Refer to NFHS wording
 
Jun 22, 2008
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Can you distinguish between 3/4 of a second and a full second without a stop watch?
 

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