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Originally Posted by Steven Tyler
Where does it specifically say it is a balk to take signs from the catcher with the pivot foot not contacting the rubber?
FED 6.1 He shall take his sign from the catcher with his pivot foot in contact with the pitcher's plate. The pitching regulations begin when he intentionally contacts the pitcher's plate. So if it is a balk, why aren't you calling it?
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I don't know how to make it any plainer for you. The rule states that "He
(the pitcher) shall take his sign from the catcher with his pivot foot in contact with the pitcher’s plate."
The penalty for not doing so is an illegal pitch if there are no runners on base or a balk if there are runners.