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Originally posted by Dakota
I was looking for some honest dialog (true confessions?) from umpires on whether they call this technical violation.
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I have seen the technique described on a good number (more than a few, but less than several) of pitchers in my area.
I concur with JEL, I'm not calling it or warning the pitcher. Both feet start on the pitcher's plate and the pivot foot does not leave the ground.
Another reason that I won't call this is because nobody ever complains about it. And no, I don't base my calls on what the coaches and fans are complaining about.
For the issue described, I feel that it would be over-officious to make that call.