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Originally posted by Coach C
Is this a legal motion. For example: right handed pitcher. Starts with pivot foot on rubber and non pivot foot behind the rubber. Instead of stepping or transferring his weight back to his non pivot foot he takes a step with his left foot first placing it in front of the rubber slightly followed by placing his pivot foot in front of and against the rubber in the proper position. The rule book states Duing delivery, he may lift his non-pivot foot in a step forward, or in a step backward and a step forward, but he shall not otherwise lift either foot. I take this to mean he may step back and then forward but not forward with his non-pivot foot and then forward. What is your opinion?
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Coach,
Sounds to me that the pitcher took a signal, and then set up in a stretch without a pause.
I have the same interp as you... an illegal delivery.
And yes, I believe the pitcher
may not step forward twice.
mick
Disclaimer: I just got off the hardcourt and haven't looked at my equipment yet. 