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Originally Posted by mj
This is hard to describe in words but I'll try anyway. In a game yesterday we had a right-handed pitcher attempt a pick off at first by lifting his non-pivot foot about 4-5 inches. He then points his toes toward the ground, and spins and pivots toward first.
Coach did warn us prior to the game that he teaches this move and has been told by rules interpreters it is legal.
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It's difficult to say, but it sounds like he's bringing his knee up to a balance point which requires him to deliver the ball to the batter.
Tim.