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ASA slow pitch rule

2016/7/15 17:20:21


Question
Sir, we have a pitcher in our league that continuously quick pitches the ball.  What in the rule book, if anything, states no quick pitch.  Is there any reference to a quick pitch and does it state something to the fact that the pitcher has to 'stop, show the ball, pause, and then pitch"?

Answer
Hi Jonathan,

6-1-7 ASA " the pitcher shall not attempt a quick return of the ball before the batter has taken a position in the batter's box or when the batter is off balance."  it is an illegal pitch

really the PU  should have a handle on this and prevent it. If there's a problem with it, put your arm up and ask for time every pitch as you reset.

the pitcher must come to a full and complete stop w/ the ball in front of the body, facing the batter and maintain this for at least 1 sec.

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