quote:Originally posted by coach2709:
Ok so let me get this straight...
No balk on the not separating of the hands because the rule basically says "don't do that" but could be balked and fall under the category of quick pitch - is that correct?
Yes. The "quick" pitch part is umpire judgment and may be a balk. But, stepping on the rubber with the hands together is simply a "Don't do that".