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Originally posted by GarthB
I am saddened that FED, against the advice of several of its interpreters, chose again to further distance itself from OBR rather than take the opportunity to close the gap as it had done with balks.
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I believe two interpreters were mentioned in the Forum. What we don't know is: How many state interpreters agreed with the rules committee?
Suppose 40 liked the ruling in 5.1.1r while two wanted to follow the OBR. (There was no response from eight. - grin)You could still be sad that the FED stayed on its own course, but others would be happy that the committee followed the overwhelming preponderance of opinion.
BTW: I'm not sure the FED moved closer to the OBR. Here's another new play:
6.1.1j: With R1 on first base, F1, from the set position and prior to bringing his hands together while in contact with the pitcher's plate, (a) abruptly and quickly turns his shoulders toward first base in an attempt to drive back the runner; or (b) casually turns his shoulders to observe the runner at first base. RULING: Legal in both (a) and (b).
Have I been teaching this wrong all these years?
The pitcher can feint without arm motion. Right? In our area OBR pitchers always step off as they whirl their shoulders toward first. MLB pitchers do the same thing, don't they?
Wouldn't I call a balk if a play such as 6.1.1j -(a) happened in an MSBL game?