Question on a Left-Handed pitcher pickoff move

Travisgh10+ posts

My Son when pitching pulls his right knee up at an angle, But on his pickoff move he brings his right knee up straight. I would like both to be the same.

My question

What part of his leg can't cross the rubber and if his leg is equal to the rubber is that ok ?

Thanks

7/11/067:57 AM

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Pirate Fan100+ posts

Under federation rules, the entire foot must pass completely behind the rubber

7/11/068:03 AM

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LonBlue67100+ posts

The leg has no bearing. Its the foot. If the non-pivot foot passes completely (NFHS, partially in OBR)) behind the back edge of the rubber, he must come to the plate or feint/throw to second.

7/11/068:27 AM

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Christopher_91100+ posts

what if he pulls his knee behind the rubber in a sense but his foot doesnt cross it ... legal?

7/13/0612:13 AM

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pilsner500+ posts

Legal; and many pitchers do it.

7/13/065:51 AM

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hsballcoach100+ posts

Teach him to bring his knee at an angle toward his back shoulder while keeping his foot out slightly. It will give him good power and make it nearly impossible for him to go past the back edge of the rubber.

7/16/069:06 PM

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