The NFHS rules we choose not to enforce

[Thatsnotyou]

As long as the foot is the first thing that moves, yeah, I’m not calling that. I’ve called it multiple times when the hands separate just before the foot moves. 

[JSam21]

The timing rule between pitches... It is unenforceable as written. 

[JSam21]

Dupe post.

[Velho]

8 minutes ago, JSam21 said:

The timing rule between pitches... It is unenforceable as written. 

Curious, how so?

EXCEPTION: The starting pitchers may warm up by using not more than eight throws, completed in one minute (timed from the first throw). When a pitcher is replaced during an inning or prior to an inning, the relief pitcher may not use more than eight throws completed in one minute (timed from the first throw). At the beginning of each subsequent inning, the pitcher may warm up by using not more than five throws, completed in one minute (timed from the third out of the previous half-inning) (3-1-2). In either case, the umpire-in-chief may authorize more throws because of an injury, ejection or inclement weather.

[JSam21]

52 minutes ago, Velho said:

Curious, how so?

EXCEPTION: The starting pitchers may warm up by using not more than eight throws, completed in one minute (timed from the first throw). When a pitcher is replaced during an inning or prior to an inning, the relief pitcher may not use more than eight throws completed in one minute (timed from the first throw). At the beginning of each subsequent inning, the pitcher may warm up by using not more than five throws, completed in one minute (timed from the third out of the previous half-inning) (3-1-2). In either case, the umpire-in-chief may authorize more throws because of an injury, ejection or inclement weather.

The 20-seconds between pitches... not between pitchers.

The batter and pitcher have the same time limit... because of that it is unenforceable. 

 

[Velho]

1 hour ago, JSam21 said:

The 20-seconds between pitches... not between pitchers.

Reading comprehension. It's FUN-damental. (apologies, it's been a long week at work...)

 

Yeah, I see what you're saying. That's why MLB has 8 second vs 0 seconds.

SECTION 2 INFRACTIONS BY PITCHER: failing to pitch or make or attempt a play, including a legal feint, within 20 seconds after the pitcher has received the ball. PENALTY: The batter shall be awarded one ball.

SECTION 3 BATTING INFRACTIONS -A BATTER SHALL NOT: ART. 1 ... Delay the game by failing to take a position promptly in the batter's box within 20 seconds. The batter must keep at least one foot in the batter's box throughout the time at bat

[Thatsnotyou]

2 hours ago, JSam21 said:

The timing rule between pitches... It is unenforceable as written. 

This would fix a lot of things. I know we can’t do MLB but having…nothing to really help puts you at the mercy of your pitchers. No one’s counting to 20 and calling it. The only time I’ve done it is when I’ve had two pointless step offs, and it’s usually not the first time he’s done it. We should just be allowed to yell out to the mound “work quicker!”