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Originally Posted by RichMSN
A common misconception is that there is something magical about the pitcher stepping off as part of an appeal. This is only necessary if the ball is dead and the ball then only comes to the pitcher so he can engage and the PU can make it a live ball.
The pitcher is not required to step off, either.
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He is usally taught to step off, so he doesn't balk. Then the def. would lose the appeal.