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KB got called for IP's last year? hmmm... i wonder where those umps are now.
The Kelly Barnhill Thread
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KB got called for IP's last year? hmmm... i wonder where those umps are now.
martianr
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Where did you see that she was called for illegal pitches? I would like to tweet that back at Nancy kempf.
obbay
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sorry- I don't remember exactly when. at the time I thought it was just a passing thing and didn't think we'd be talking about it for long.
I'll see if I can look back and figure out where/when I saw it so you can share it with Cheri Kempf
And the legacy continues to build. . .
Anybody see the Florida - Oklahoma State semifinal game?
Between 5th and 6th innings they showed--not once, not twice, but three times-- a side-view slow-mo closeup of her drive off the plate. Picture perfect footage showing the replant (although her pivot foot did not actually leave the dirt on this clip).
Mute the video and one would think they were finally highlighting illegality.
But alas, the commentators were gushing about her success because of her strong drive, momentum, etc.
Anybody see the Florida - Oklahoma State semifinal game?
Between 5th and 6th innings they showed--not once, not twice, but three times-- a side-view slow-mo closeup of her drive off the plate. Picture perfect footage showing the replant (although her pivot foot did not actually leave the dirt on this clip).
Mute the video and one would think they were finally highlighting illegality.
But alas, the commentators were gushing about her success because of her strong drive, momentum, etc.
And the legacy continues to build. . .
Anybody see the Florida - Oklahoma State semifinal game?
Between 5th and 6th innings they showed--not once, not twice, but three times-- a side-view slow-mo closeup of her drive off the plate. Picture perfect footage showing the replant (although her pivot foot did not actually leave the dirt on this clip).
Mute the video and one would think they were finally highlighting illegality.
But alas, the commentators were gushing about her success because of her strong drive, momentum, etc.
Anybody see the Florida - Oklahoma State semifinal game?
Between 5th and 6th innings they showed--not once, not twice, but three times-- a side-view slow-mo closeup of her drive off the plate. Picture perfect footage showing the replant (although her pivot foot did not actually leave the dirt on this clip).
Mute the video and one would think they were finally highlighting illegality.
But alas, the commentators were gushing about her success because of her strong drive, momentum, etc.
Ok. It was bugging me so I had to go back and find it to be sure. Here is the exact transcript of the commentators as they showed the 3 slo-mo side-shots: one from a distance, the next closer up, and the 3rd shot very up close with just her feet in frame.
If you're a young pitcher out there. . . yup. . . just DVR this. Ok, the slo-mo of what makes Kelly Barnhill so successful. Look at the way she drives off of the mound. Her right foot drives her so far forward, and then when that left foot plants, it stops everything. So her entire power is right there in the middle of her body. So efficient, so strong. That's why we build our cores up in this sport. That's why she's successful.
If you're a young pitcher out there. . . yup. . . just DVR this. Ok, the slo-mo of what makes Kelly Barnhill so successful. Look at the way she drives off of the mound. Her right foot drives her so far forward, and then when that left foot plants, it stops everything. So her entire power is right there in the middle of her body. So efficient, so strong. That's why we build our cores up in this sport. That's why she's successful.
Two points
1) I think Gourley and Ocasio are legal, so it seems unfair to call out the entire UF staff, but Barnhill is fair game!
2). MN got royaly screwed by the HP umpire in the Bama game and I hope that umpire is not around for Super Regionals.
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martianr
Softball DAD
My DD has been called a couple of times over the years for loosing contact with the plate and I do not consider her illegal...it is easily corrected and little to no advantage is gained. It is also legal in HS, but most pitchers stick with ASA rules to avoid messing up their mechanics.
