Hmmm; so much the matter with this thread but . . .
most seems to stem from the fact that many here are 'Johnny come lately' softball fans. The illegal pitch controversy has existed for at least the 25 years I've been involved in the game. Emma's leaping is illegal but a lot a different than literally hundreds of other pitchers I've watched over that time. Her leaping is not really 'fixable' at this point. It's part of her muscle memory that has resulted in her success. It can be 'treated' but like a chronic condition will always be there. The NCAA is not some outside group but rather rules are generated by a rules committee that is made up of coaches and athletic administrators. That group annually suggests rule changes to the larger body. Google "NCAA Softball Rules Committee" to find latest reports than include members names.
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will the illegal pitch rule be reviewed after the season
-- Wiseguy86
May 30, 2022 at 10:00 PM ET
Wiseguy86
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05/30/22 10:00 PM ET
Hmmm; so much the matter with this thread but . . .
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-- MidloHokie
May 31, 2022 at 10:43 PM ET
MidloHokie
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05/31/22 10:43 PM ET
Midlo, I respectfully disagree. Crow hopping can be fixed. I was softball
-- carhokies
Jun 02, 2022 at 10:37 AM ET
carhokies
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06/02/22 10:37 AM ET
Well, Emma does not crow hop.
-- MidloHokie
Jun 02, 2022 at 12:32 PM ET
MidloHokie
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06/02/22 12:32 PM ET
This should read "NOT a lot different" . . . edit function does not work**
-- MidloHokie
May 31, 2022 at 10:49 PM ET
MidloHokie
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05/31/22 10:49 PM ET
I would hope that Emma's pitching motion is reviewed.
-- Worldwide Hokie
May 31, 2022 at 04:15 PM ET
Worldwide Hokie
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05/31/22 04:15 PM ET
I want to say this is an easy call but we’re talking about the NCAA here
-- HolidayInnHokie
May 30, 2022 at 10:55 PM ET
HolidayInnHokie
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05/30/22 10:55 PM ET
This, as long as the pitcher stays in the circle
-- TomTurkey
May 31, 2022 at 08:33 AM ET
TomTurkey
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05/31/22 08:33 AM ET
Agree. That might be a fair tweak and compromise, of sorts.
-- HolidayInnHokie
May 31, 2022 at 09:22 AM ET
HolidayInnHokie
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05/31/22 09:22 AM ET
We also have to keep in mind, who this potential rule change helps/hurts
-- VTsportscaster
May 30, 2022 at 11:26 PM ET
VTsportscaster
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05/30/22 11:26 PM ET
I liked the point the announcers made in the regional versus Kentucky. If
-- AbsolutVT03
May 31, 2022 at 04:22 PM ET
AbsolutVT03
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05/31/22 04:22 PM ET
Totally read that in my Jenny Dalton Hill voice in my head, lol**
-- VTsportscaster
May 31, 2022 at 08:53 PM ET
VTsportscaster
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05/31/22 08:53 PM ET
Unlike baseball the pitch comes from an underhand motion
-- TomTurkey
May 31, 2022 at 11:23 AM ET
TomTurkey
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05/31/22 11:23 AM ET