NCAA Looking at Proposed Rules Changes for Softball

[Frenchie35]

Think about it. It would reek havoc with college pitchers. After doing the same thing since they were 10-12 years old it would be hard to play by the exact rule. Think about it, when you get up in the morning how do you put your pant on. I would venture the same way every monrning....my left leg comes up first without thinking about it.

[BeauCajun]

_ Think about it. It would reek havoc with college pitchers. After doing the same thing since they were 10-12 years old it would be hard to play by the exact rule. Think about it, when you get up in the morning how do you put your pant on. I would venture the same way every monrning....my left leg comes up first without thinking about it. _

That all goes back to proper coaching. What they are essentially doing is known as crow hopping for a pitcher. They aren't allowed to re-plant prior to release. Heck even the different leagues we played in during summer ball had different rules for the pitching rubber. USSSA required contact with 1 foot, Babe Ruth required both feet. That'll mess with your windup. Neither allowed crow hopping. Many called it during summer ball.

[Turbine]

Let em crow hop!

If they don't want them pitching to close to the hitter make the circle smaller.

[NOCajun]

_ Let em crow hop!

If they don't want them pitching to close to the hitter make the circle smaller.

AND pull it back a few extra feet!!