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Originally posted by Gre144
Thanks. Just to clarify- Are you saying that it is ok for a right handed pitcher to have his shoulder completely pointed towards first base as he comes set?
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The requirement for the set position is that the pivot foot be on (or in front of and touching) the rubber and the non-pivot foot be in front of a line running through the front of the rubber. It doesn't say anything about the position of the shoulders.
The position you describe is legal, but F1 will be so slow to the plate that almost anyone will be able to steal