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In fast pitch softball does the pitcher have to be in contact with the pitching rubber?
Yes, the pitcher has to be in contact with the rubber or if not the pitch will be illegal
Can a balk be called if the catcher gives the pitcher the signs before the pitcher toes the rubber?
No
Does the pitcher have to start on the rubber or just end on the rubber?
The pitcher must have both feet on the rubber when receiving her signals and one foot must be in contact with the rubber when the ball leaves the pitcher's hand.
If the a line drive strikes the pitchers rubber and the catcher catches it is he out?
No he is not out. Hitting the rubber is like hitting the ground. He would have to throw out the batter, runner at first base.
What happens if the pitcher drops the ball while in contact with the runner?
If the pitcher is in contact with the runner, the runner is safe if the pitcher drops the ball. If the pitcher is in contact with the rubber, it is a balk if he drops the ball.
Can a pitcher stand on the corner of the pitching rubber?
Yes. A pitcher must make contact with the rubber but it may be a toe, a heel, or the entire foot.
How far away is the pitcher from the catcher?
Baseball fields from high school on up have the pitcher's rubber located 60 feet 6 inches from home plate. The catcher lines up a couple feet behind the plate, so the pitcher and catcher are about 63 feet apart.
How far is the pitcher from the catcher in10 year olds baseball?
Little League Baseball Field measurements from the Pitcher's Rubber to Home Plate is 46 feet.
Must a pitcher have both feet on the pitchers plate?
No, the pitcher only needs 1 foot in contact with the pitching rubber to start his pitch
When catcher catches third strike is ball still alive?
In the MLB, the only time a dead ball can occur on a third strike, is on the 3rd out of that half of the inning. Any other called third strike keeps the ball in play until the pitcher steps on the rubber with the ball or calls time.
In slow pitch softball does the pitcher have to be in contact with the pitching rubber?
in ASA rules yes in USSSA softball rules no
What is the name for the pitcher's mound rubber?
It is called the rubber. Slab is the slang word for the pitcher's rubber. If you were to go to a sporting goods store to buy one, you would ask for a pitcher's rubber.Another answer:The proper name is the pitcher's plate.
