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Originally posted by Kaliix
Matt,
Here is why a balk should be called. The rules say the pitcher can step backward off the pitchers plate with his pivot foot. The rule does not say that the pitcher can lift his leg up to his chest, simulating a pitching motion, to disengage the rubber.
The pitcher didn't step backward off the pitchers plate, he lifted his leg two feet up in the air and then back.
Therefore he violated the rule and it is a balk.
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Remind me: WHICH rule says how high F1 can/can't lift his [pivot] leg when moving it from in front to behind the rubber?