What is considered an illegal pitch in softball?

Many softball fans dislike the severe penalties for illegal pitches, citing the significant impact such calls can have on games and the inconsistencies umpires display when calling illegal pitches. read more

The most well-known illegal softball pitches occur when: The pitcher puts the ball in his/her glove, and then takes it out again but doesn't actually pitch it. This is illegal because it is confusing to the batter. The rule is that every pitch starts with the ball in the pitcher’s throwing hand and glove. read more

If you don't know what an illegal pitch in fastpitch softball is, and why the rule is so controversial, this is a good place to start. If you don't know what an illegal pitch in fastpitch softball is, and why the rule is so controversial, this is a good place to start. read more

An illegal pitch, according to the NCAA rulebook (1.60), is “any pitch by the pitcher that is in violation of the pitching rules or an effect for a rule violation.” NFHS, On any illegal pitch, the umpire shall ASA and USSSA all have signal delayed dead ball and verbalize similar definitions. read more