I am so old that when I played in the late 70's and early 80's, both high school and college pitchers had to start with both feet on the rubber and the back foot had to stay on the rubber until the ball was released. Also the pitcher's arm could not pass her hip more than twice. Pitchers either threw slingshot, or pumped before the windmill. The pitching arm could not not go back past the hip then come forward and around. It seems like rules have changed to meet the needs of weaker pitchers. Even in high school our star pitcher, who pumped and the windmilled, was clocked throwing 75 mph. I was glad to see crow hopping made illegal. Pitchers ending up so close to the batter before releasing the ball was dangerous, but also gave the pitcher a major advantage. I'd like to see fastpitch softball go to the 11 inch ball, that is used in women's slow pitch and coed softball, it is easier to handle and I think it would liven up the game.
Back when my daughter first started pitching she used to step back and did pretty good that way until I found out that if was illegal so she stopped. It took her a while to get used to keeping her feet on the rubber and now she can pitch that way. I think if I was going to teach her a way to pitch it would be the way it would be done in college just so she would be used to it if she gets a scholarship or if she plays in college.
Amanda, my daughter who is a freshman will be starting highschool softball this spring in Texas. When will we all know what the final decision is? Step back? Or start back? If you hear anything about it will you announce it here please?
ben frausto high school you are allowed to step back. if I were her and playing travel ball with goals of playing in college, i would stick with start back to stay consistent through spring and summer.
Older video but I do have a question if anybody can answer. Can a pitcher start with her non-pivot foot "IN FRONT" of the pitchers plate and then STEP BACK? There is a power drill called a "Step Back Drill" and the question was brought up that can girls now start in that form since "stepping back" is now legal.
I haven’t been able to find at what age they are able to start using this? Is it just high school and above or any age as long as it allowed for their organization they play through?
As a tall pitcher, this rule change was definitely an advantage for me!
You think so?!
@@amandascarborough Yeah, it just felt more natural to have my foot farther back, more powerful.
I am so old that when I played in the late 70's and early 80's, both high school and college pitchers had to start with both feet on the rubber and the back foot had to stay on the rubber until the ball was released. Also the pitcher's arm could not pass her hip more than twice. Pitchers either threw slingshot, or pumped before the windmill. The pitching arm could not not go back past the hip then come forward and around. It seems like rules have changed to meet the needs of weaker pitchers. Even in high school our star pitcher, who pumped and the windmilled, was clocked throwing 75 mph. I was glad to see crow hopping made illegal. Pitchers ending up so close to the batter before releasing the ball was dangerous, but also gave the pitcher a major advantage.
I'd like to see fastpitch softball go to the 11 inch ball, that is used in women's slow pitch and coed softball, it is easier to handle and I think it would liven up the game.
Great Video, Amanda!!
RizzBot thank you!
Back when my daughter first started pitching she used to step back and did pretty good that way until I found out that if was illegal so she stopped. It took her a while to get used to keeping her feet on the rubber and now she can pitch that way. I think if I was going to teach her a way to pitch it would be the way it would be done in college just so she would be used to it if she gets a scholarship or if she plays in college.
You are awesome Amanda! I love your videos!
Awww thanks so much 💕💕💕
You mentioned that most of the rule-changes lately have been against pitchers. What might those rule-changes be?
Also depending on where you play some mounds are not as thick.. i like the change but i dnt think i change my position too much
Nikki On Deck I suggest trying some things and seeing how it goes!
@@amandascarborough thank you ..will do
Amanda, my daughter who is a freshman will be starting highschool softball this spring in Texas. When will we all know what the final decision is?
Step back? Or start back?
If you hear anything about it will you announce it here please?
ben frausto high school you are allowed to step back. if I were her and playing travel ball with goals of playing in college, i would stick with start back to stay consistent through spring and summer.
Older video but I do have a question if anybody can answer. Can a pitcher start with her non-pivot foot "IN FRONT" of the pitchers plate and then STEP BACK?
There is a power drill called a "Step Back Drill" and the question was brought up that can girls now start in that form since "stepping back" is now legal.
I wouldn’t think so. Most governing bodies are not allowing a step back, there are only a select few. All of the allow start back.
Well - wasn't it like this until ISF?????
I haven’t been able to find at what age they are able to start using this? Is it just high school and above or any age as long as it allowed for their organization they play through?
nora whitcomb any age! - always make sure you check with your coach and league to make sure exactly what rules you are playing by