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Originally Posted by Forest Ump
As DG has stated and as per 6.06, A batter is out for illegal action when- (b) "He steps from one batter's box to the other while the pitcher is in position ready to pitch".
If the pitcher was sharp, he would step on the rubber knowing that the batter is going to switch positions. "He's out", providing you have a sharp umpire. Get ready for ejection(s).
This is why I like to read this board. It prepares me for what I may only see once.
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Just touching the rubber isn't enough. He has to be in position ready to pitch.
in position = windup or set. He isn't ready to pitch until then.