The pitching rule has again been made a point
of emphasis for the 2008 season. Coaches and umpires play a critical role in
ensuring the game is played fairly and no advantage is gained by pitchers
utilizing illegal tactics. First, coaches must teach proper pitching techniques
to their players. Secondly, umpires must recognize when an illegal pitch has
occurred and must enforce the proper penalty. The links below show video
footage of specific pitching techniques and the applicable rules associated
with each.