Some people would say pitchers need a circle around the mound so they can keep track of where they need to be at all times. The circle comes into play when there are runners on base. When the pitcher has the ball in the circle, the runner can't really go anywhere. If they do they have to make a decision and stick with that decision. If they change the direction of their desired path they will be called out. When the pitcher has the ball and her arm cocked as if she is going to make an attempt to "get" the runner then the runner has free reign. But if she is covering the ball with her glove the runner has to stay there because the ball is in the circle. Also when there is a runner on base if the pitcher for any reason walks out of the circle when she has the ball then the runner also has free reign. The pitcher needs to remain in the circle to keep the runner where they are supposed to be.
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The runner has to stay |
The runner has free reign
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