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Originally posted by bob jenkins
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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.
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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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Bob , I agree and sometimes, (most of the time) I am also at fault of not enforcing this by the letter of the law.
Are you aware of any possibilities that NHFS is ever going to take a look at this and possibily come in line with the other codes. I see this more and more becoming like the penalty strike for stepping out of the batters box. It just doesn't happen and IMO that there is no signifacant advantage/disadvantage, one way or the other.
Either way, this is not to involke a discussion about enforcing or not enforcing a rule however, just for information.