[GarthB]

Originally posted by tarheelcoach
My 13u travel team and also my middle school team both will use this type of move once a game. Since very few teams have ever seen us before, we can usually get a runner once with it. Very simply, the first time a runner gets on first, the pitcher will stand on the rubber in the windup. Then, he steps back with his left foot. Most runners will then take off assuming he is going to pitch. Our pitcher will then step completely off the mound and get the runner in a rundown.
Very effective at the middle school level when you still have inexperienced runners (and coaches).

Teaches them a lesson!

BALK!!!!!

(assuming a RHP)

Do these games have umpires?