Pitchers Plate....whats the call and ruling?
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In NFHS the rule is that the pitcher must take his sign from the catcher while on the pitchers plate....the penalty for not doing so is a balk/ball to the batter.......(rule 6-1-1)
In OBR the pitcher must take his sign while on the pitchers plate.....but no penalty......(rule 8.01)
Now to application.......I dont go looking for this....in NFHS this is a technical balk.....keep those to a minimum and call the more procedural balks....
In OBR.......just say "dont do that".....
Hope this helps.......good to see you again...
In OBR the pitcher must take his sign while on the pitchers plate.....but no penalty......(rule 8.01)
Now to application.......I dont go looking for this....in NFHS this is a technical balk.....keep those to a minimum and call the more procedural balks....
In OBR.......just say "dont do that".....
Hope this helps.......good to see you again...
The intent of the "take signs from the rubber" rule is to prevent the quick pitch. If F1 isn't quick-pitching, he can take signs from the coach, his Mom or God in heaven for all I care.
I agree with Dash and PIAA. With no quick pitch, leave it alone.