A. The pitcher may pitch from the pitching plate or from the pitching area, an
area the width of the plate and up to six (6) feet behind the pitcher’s plate.
B. Preliminary to pitching, the pitcher shall take a position with his/her pivot foot
firmly on the ground and in contact with the pitching plate or pitching area. The
pivot foot must be in contact with the pitcher’s plate or pitching area when the
pitched ball is released.
C. The other foot (free foot) has no restriction on position and may be placed on,
in front of, to the rear of, or to the side of the pitcher’s plate or pitching area. After
taking the initial position, the pitcher may take more than one step with the free
foot, in any direction of his choice, provided that it is taken prior to,simultaneously
with or during the actions of delivering the pitched ball.
D. After the release of the pitch, there are no restrictions on pitcher’s subsequent
movements or the fielding positions he may assume as a defensive player.
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