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Old Fri Jun 01, 2007, 06:27pm
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Originally Posted by rinbee
I have read in training materials that a pitcher make fake a throw to 2nd or
3rd with his foot in contact with the rubber. He can only fake to 1st after stepping off the rubber. I had a manager complain that a left-handed pitcher cannot fake to 3rd without first stepping off. I see his point, but I have not seen any distinctions in the rules about whether a pitcher is right or left handed. Thoughts?
From the set Lefty can pivot with on his left foot and cock to throw to third without lifting his left foot from the rubber and without releasing the ball.
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