Saw this about AU softball. Interesting.

 

 

Mmmm, I don't know...

Interesting. Makes a lot of sense... little goofy looking though. I was never a big fan of the 'creep' step, because as one foot is in front of the other they are not in the optimal position for react in either direction. This method eliminates that. I guess the timing of the hop takes a lot of practice.

Never taught this method. You do see some major leaguers doing this...Pedroia comes to mind, and he does a really pronounced hop as part of his pre pitch routine. In hindsight looking back, when I played, I think I did a slight version of this after my creep step during the short period of time I played 3rd in college.

 

It makes sense to me logically and I think is a good starting point to ensure proper footwork.