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Common Questions

Is there a restriction on the distance of the ball from body?

March 29, 2013 By Sal Guerriero

There is no ASA restriction on the distance that the ball can be from the body on release. But we can run into some issues here. In this picture below, the ball is about a foot away from the body. However, the ball is actually inside the wrist (palm ...
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Can the ball be above the shoulder?

March 29, 2013 By Sal Guerriero

If you bend over at the waist it is possible for the ball to above the shoulder as shown in the images. However, you will note that the angle created by the hip -shoulder-ball does not exceed a right angle. An angle greater than a right angle is not ...
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Can I bring the ball behind my back?

March 29, 2013 By Sal Guerriero

There is no restriction on bringing the ball behind your back. The images below show the figure 8 style that has always been legal. It allows you to get your core into the pitch. This style emulates the throwing of a discus from a stationary point. ...
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Can the ball be outside of the wrist?

March 29, 2013 By Sal Guerriero

In 10 Man Modifed, the ball can NEVER be outside of the wrist. The way I prefer to look at this is that the palm of the pitching hand cannot be turned away from the body. The palm can be towards the ground or the pitchers body. But not turned away ...
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Can I bring the ball inside the wrist in order to throw a riser?

March 28, 2013 By Sal Guerriero

Yes. Very difficult pitch to master. This was my strike out pitch in my younger days. The ball is inside the wrist with a locked elbow on release. I will spin the fingers up, thumb down in order to get the desired 6 o'clock to 12 o'clock back spin. ...
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Can the palm be facing the ground on release?

March 27, 2013 By Sal Guerriero

Yes. Both styles of pitches shown below will result in back spin. Throw it fast enough and you have a riser. Limit the wrist action and you have a change-up. This is perfectly legal in 10 Man. ...
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About Sal Guerriero

I started pitching “Medium” pitch softball, or what the ASA calls 10 Man Modified, on Staten Island, NY in the New York City Park League as a teenager back in the 60’s. I have now been pitching for 50 years and still have a passion for the game.
When it comes to the pitching rules there are very few others that have my experience. I have been used at Umpire clinics, clarified the Pa. ASA pitching rules, and presented to the National ASA Modified Committee on several occasions.
My goal is to preserve and promote the traditional style of Softball regardless if it is ASA or not. If you have a League or Tournament (strict 10 Man pitching rules as described here) you want displayed on this site, let me know and I will add it. Read more about this site...

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