quote:Originally posted by EQES:
Regarding the jump throw if the pitcher remains engaged with the rubber he must throw. If he disengages (where there is distance between the pivot foot and the rubber) he becomes a fielder and does not have to throw to first base.
The jump turn is not a legal way to disengage, no matter where the pivot foot winds up. He still must throw to 1st.
Edited to add: Oops - Jimmy beat me to it. He said it better than I did.