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How long is the slope of a major league pitching mound?
10FT
Does the pitching mound effect the pitch?
Yes. As long as a mound doesn't bother the pitcher, it will add a little speed on the ball and make it go lower in the zone. It's generally and advanatage to the pitcher.
How do you build a indoor softball pitching mat with pitching rubber attached?
use turf and take a seven foot long piece of turf and then glue a mound down with hot glue
The Home team takes the field. The opposing pitcher had dropped ball over between pitching mound and third base can a fielder legally pick up the ball and give to the pitcher?
yes as long as the ball is put out of play to start the inning
Can a pitcher lick his fingers in little league?
the pitcher is allowed to lick his fingers only while off the entire pitching circle (all the dirt around the mound). if the pitcher is caught licking his fingers on the mound, it is considered a Balk and eith a ball is awarded to the batter (no men on base) or the runners on base are allowed to advance.AnswerRule 8.02 of The Official Rules of Baseball:" The pitcher shall not --(a) (1) Bring his pitching hand in contact with his mouth or lips while in the 18 foot circle surrounding the pitching rubber. EXCEPTION: Provided it is agreed to by both managers, the umpire prior to the start of a game played in cold weather, may permit the pitcher to blow on his hand.PENALTY: For violation of this part of this rule the umpires shall immediately call a ball. However, if the pitch is made and a batter reaches first base on a hit, an error, a hit batsman or otherwise, and no other runner is put out before advancing at least one base, the play shall proceed without reference to the violation. Repeated offenders shall be subject to a fine by the league president. "The penalty for a pitcher licking his fingers on the mound is a ball. If the batter has 3 balls on him this would be considered the fourth ball and the batter would be credited with a base on balls. There is no penalty for a pitcher licking his fingers while not on the pitching mound as long as he wipes his fingers off prior to stepping onto the pitching mound.update:starting with the 2010 season, a pitcher can go to his mouth while on the mound as long as he is not on the rubber, and he makes an obvious motion of whiping his hand on pants before returning to the mound. This was changed in order to speed up the game
What is the penalty if the pitching coach takes too long on the mound talking to his pitcher?
There is no time limit addressed in the official MLB rules. This is left up to the discretion of the home plate umpire. But, if the manager is still on the mound after 15-20 seconds the umpire will start his walk to the mound to break things up.
How do you construct a wooden little league pitching mound?
Really all you need is an area that is 45 feet long. If you want you can attach a pitching mound and home plate to the ground, but removable ones work just as well. For any division except 18 U Gold and collegiate pace out 40 feet between the tip of home plate and the pitcher's mound. For 18U Gold and collegiate pace out 43 feet.
How long has a spike cleaner been on mlb mounds?
its a very new add on to the mound ... i wont to say this is it first year ... but i think ive seen it last year on the player mound ...
What civilization rose to power in AD 300?
how long after the olmec rose to power did the first mound builders develop
Can you fake a throw to first base?
Yes. But he has to be careful not to balk.
Who are the coaches for the New York Yankees?
Joe Girardi - ManagerKevin Long - Batting CoachDave Eiland - Pitching CoachMick Kelleher - First Base CoachRob Thomson - Third Base CoachTony Pena - Bench CoachMike Harkey - Bullpen Coach
Who were Minnesota's first known inhabitants?
Archaeological evidence indicates that Minnesota was inhabited long before the time of the mound builder no name is given.
