OK, here's the rule as revised this year by USA softball:
Rule change for USA Softball: Rule 6A, Section 3K: (Women's and JO Girls) Pushing off and dragging the pivot foot in contact with the ground or having both feet in the air is allowed.
Under this rule Lemley is fine, no debate. The problem is the NCAA has yet to adopt it. Remember, pitching coach Gillis was an accomplished men's fastpitch pitcher. Also know that leaping has always been legal in men's fastpitch. From a biomechanics perspective it makes perfect sense to allow the leap (but not the replant). The required drag for women is simply not natural as it limits the full use of lower body to generate velocity.
Under this rule Lemley is fine, no debate. The problem is the NCAA has yet to adopt it. Remember, pitching coach Gillis was an accomplished men's fastpitch pitcher. Also know that leaping has always been legal in men's fastpitch. From a biomechanics perspective it makes perfect sense to allow the leap (but not the replant). The required drag for women is simply not natural as it limits the full use of lower body to generate velocity.
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During the broadcast yesterday, I heard Pete say he has a problem with the
-- SWVAhokiegirl
Apr 10, 2022 at 02:30 PM ET
SWVAhokiegirl
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04/10/22 02:30 PM ET
OK, here's the rule as revised this year by USA softball:
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-- MidloHokie
Apr 10, 2022 at 02:39 PM ET
MidloHokie
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04/10/22 02:39 PM ET
My 13 year old pitches USA and it is legal this year.....
-- SWVAhokiegirl
Apr 10, 2022 at 02:54 PM ET
SWVAhokiegirl
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04/10/22 02:54 PM ET
^^^^THIS IS WHAT THE SPORT NEEDS^^^^**
-- U2Hokie
Apr 10, 2022 at 02:43 PM ET
U2Hokie
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04/10/22 02:43 PM ET
Absolutely, should have been change years ago . . .
-- MidloHokie
Apr 10, 2022 at 02:50 PM ET
MidloHokie
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04/10/22 02:50 PM ET
The replant is where the pitcher gains the advantage.
-- RoJoHokie
Apr 10, 2022 at 02:33 PM ET
RoJoHokie
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04/10/22 02:33 PM ET
I agree. When you replant you throw 70 from a couple of feet closer. I
-- VT One
Apr 10, 2022 at 02:45 PM ET
VT One
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04/10/22 02:45 PM ET
Agreed, but they have to fix it now to avoid hurting the team this year.**
-- RoJoHokie
Apr 10, 2022 at 02:52 PM ET
RoJoHokie
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04/10/22 02:52 PM ET
It is a textbook crow hop.**
-- william floyd
Apr 10, 2022 at 02:52 PM ET
william floyd
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04/10/22 02:52 PM ET
So is there a proposal to change the rule for next year?**
-- SWVAhokiegirl
Apr 10, 2022 at 02:33 PM ET
SWVAhokiegirl
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04/10/22 02:33 PM ET
Rules are evaluated/considered every year.
-- RoJoHokie
Apr 10, 2022 at 02:40 PM ET
RoJoHokie
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04/10/22 02:40 PM ET
I think there is. Announcers have mentioned it frequently. **
-- HolidayInnHokie
Apr 10, 2022 at 02:38 PM ET
HolidayInnHokie
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04/10/22 02:38 PM ET
I believe it would be allowing both feet to be in the air
-- WestEndHokie39
Apr 10, 2022 at 02:32 PM ET
WestEndHokie39
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04/10/22 02:32 PM ET
So there is a proposal and chance the rule will be changed for next year?**
-- SWVAhokiegirl
Apr 10, 2022 at 02:33 PM ET
SWVAhokiegirl
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04/10/22 02:33 PM ET