Maybe I am just confused on this then. Per the rule book, Rule A says one thing and rule B says another. Is it an either or thing? Be good to know next year Oh and I was taking up for your umpires cause like I said, they do a pretty good job for the most part except for that one guy in league ball. HAHA

Sec. 3. LEGAL POSITIONS OF THE PITCHER’S FEET.
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.