Reply to "Balks on pick off moves to 1st base"

Jimmy031,000+ posts

Originally Posted by Rich:

Pursuant to the lefty pitcher, so many people talk about 45 degree angles, toe point,etc. The rule states "After assuming Set Position, any

natural motion associated with his delivery of the ball to the batter commits him to

the pitch without alteration or interruption. " The rule is later stated as not to deceive the runner. It becomes a judgement call since no specifics in the rule are mandated,

Wrong rule. The right rule (8.05 c) requires a step directly towards the base. Since 1889 this has been officially interpreted as stepping more towards the base to which he is throwing than a different base.

2/18/133:53 PM

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