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Old Thu May 27, 2004, 08:08am
bob jenkins bob jenkins is offline
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Originally posted by jumpmaster
I agree with the no balk until set. By definition of the stretch position and the set position - the pitcher can do anything before coming set. Once he becomes set he must keep his shoulders still.
But the FED restriction is in 6-1, not in 6-3 so it has nothing to do with stretch vs. set position. And, certainly the pitcher can't do "anything" prior to coming set -- under any code a turn sufficient to be a feint would be balked.

Different areas interpret / enforce the "no shoulder turn" provision of the FED rules differently. MI-Umpire should call it the way the others in his area call it.

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