Funny that at away games your pitchers didn't say "this sure seems close to me"
Semi-Regionals... 47 foot mound... you gotta read this story!
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Somewhat similar: Flintridge Sacred Heart beat Alemany for the first time in its history. However, just before the first pitch, Alemany objected that the rubber was at 43 ft (two years ago, HS still used 40 ft). For some reason, the rubber could not be moved. The league insisted the game must be played, Alemany played under protest, and lost the game. Later, the protest was granted, and the game had to be replayed; this time Alemany won. Note that both pitchers were TB pitchers and hence used to 43 ft.
Other games that had already been played at the same field were not affected.
Other games that had already been played at the same field were not affected.
No one ever uses that field besides my HS team... No other teams play on it or practice on it. I'm shocked that our pitchers didn't put up more of a fuss when they said it didn't feel right.
You can do one of those frog-in-hot-water experiments: every practice you put the rubber a foot farther, and see whether they catch on before you reach 2nd base.
Of course, what it really reveals is that your typical pitcher doesn't want to admit that's she's feeling so weak she can barely reach the plate.
Back before they switched all the older girls over to 43', my daughters club coach entered them in an 18 gold round robin that was pitching from 43'. They never told anyone of the players the pitching distance was longer and to be honest, it really didnt affect the pitchers at all. They all made the adjustment within just a few pitches. In fact, it was the 3rd game of the day before they started stepping it off and realized it was 43'. What it did really affect was the batting. Took several innings for the girls to get the timing right.
