ASA rule about release having to be forward of midline of body?

[JJsqueeze]

I told a newbie that this rule didn't exist but lo and behold it does. So does this mean every pitch my DD throws is illegal because she releases off the rear hip?

 

[riseball]

I told a newbie that this rule didn't exist but lo and behold it does. So does this mean every pitch my DD throws is illegal because she releases off the rear hip?

I suppose it is no more illegal than leaping. To your point I guess the riseball is now an illegal pitch. Aren't you also supposed to have the release inside of the elbow or something like that?

 

[corlay]

I told a newbie that this rule didn't exist but lo and behold it does. So does this mean every pitch my DD throws is illegal because she releases off the rear hip?

Time to instate slow-motion replay rulings as a tool for the umpires. lol

 

[inde53546]

I see where it says release and follow through must be forward and past the straight line of the body. I think it just means delivery cant be from behind the back? I saw nothing about mid line..