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Originally posted by Illini_Ref
Where in the NF rules does it say that a pitcher cannot deceive a runner. I know that it states that he cannot feint a pitch or a throw to first that deceives the runner, but does it say that he cannot decieve a runner?
Two incidents. First one. Runner on first, three man crew so there is a BU at first. Left handed pitcher brings his foot behind the rubber during deliver and delivers home. The BU said that his movement wasn't consistent with what he had been doing and it deceived the runner. Agree or Disagree. The BU called a balk.
Second situation. Right handed pitcher, runner on first. Pitcher comes set, picks his pivot foot (right) straight up just like he would his left when he delivers a pitch. Runner sees a knee go up and takes off. Pitcher brings the right foot to the ground behind the runner and throws to second. Balk or not?
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In Sitch 1 it is only a balk if F1 brings his
entire non-pivot foot behind the
back edge of the pitching rubber.
I cannot tell if that's what he did, but I do know its pretty hard to bring the entire foot behind the back edge of the rubber without going to the plate.
thanks
David