Why don't they change the rules for pitching to finally stop all the whining and change the rules regarding the weapons batters use for bats for safety purposes? I have yet to see any actual data suggesting that losing contact with the ground with the pivot foot gives any advantage to the pitcher. Until such data is presented, I don't see a problem. And what about landing outside the chute? This is a sign of poor mechanics regarding driving force and didn't bother me as a batter when I was playing. What is the big deal with this? Perhaps I am I missing something here. Please enlighten me.