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RoJoHokie
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The replant is where the pitcher gains the advantage.

Emma's foot goes up, but she does not push off again ("replant"). The replant is an advantage because you are that much closer to the plate and have the ability to continue driving the foot/leg.
Posted: 04/10/2022 at 02:33 PM ET
(In response to this post by SWVAhokiegirl)

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During the broadcast yesterday, I heard Pete say he has a problem with the
SWVAhokiegirl • 04/10/22 02:30 PM ET
OK, here's the rule as revised this year by USA softball:
MidloHokie • 04/10/22 02:39 PM ET
My 13 year old pitches USA and it is legal this year.....
SWVAhokiegirl • 04/10/22 02:54 PM ET
^^^^THIS IS WHAT THE SPORT NEEDS^^^^**
U2Hokie • 04/10/22 02:43 PM ET
Absolutely, should have been change years ago . . .
MidloHokie • 04/10/22 02:50 PM ET
The replant is where the pitcher gains the advantage. ◄
RoJoHokie • 04/10/22 02:33 PM ET
I agree. When you replant you throw 70 from a couple of feet closer. I
VT One • 04/10/22 02:45 PM ET
Agreed, but they have to fix it now to avoid hurting the team this year.**
RoJoHokie • 04/10/22 02:52 PM ET
It is a textbook crow hop.**
william floyd • 04/10/22 02:52 PM ET
So is there a proposal to change the rule for next year?**
SWVAhokiegirl • 04/10/22 02:33 PM ET
Rules are evaluated/considered every year.
RoJoHokie • 04/10/22 02:40 PM ET
I think there is. Announcers have mentioned it frequently. **
HolidayInnHokie • 04/10/22 02:38 PM ET
I believe it would be allowing both feet to be in the air
WestEndHokie39 • 04/10/22 02:32 PM ET
Exactly**
RoJoHokie • 04/10/22 02:33 PM ET
So there is a proposal and chance the rule will be changed for next year?**
SWVAhokiegirl • 04/10/22 02:33 PM ET