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In the first video example, the pitcher was in contact with the ground with the bottom of her foot (a scoot as I was told) then dragged across the ground with the side of her toe on release of the ball. The toe was in contact the whole time with the ground so imo, it is a legal pitch. Umpires will not call it illegal if the bottom of the foot and toe stay in contact with the ground. Atleast, none of the tournaments where my dd pitched (and she has played many games). Maybe because she is 11U and thats not why they are calling it illegal but the umps will not if it stays in contact with the ground. We have had opposing coaches complain, but umps say that foot is in contact with the ground so its not illegal. I understand that it is very close of being an illegal pitch, because of the argument of the replant.