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Originally Posted by Dave Reed
In my view, a pitcher must contact the ground with his stride foot, and begin transferring weight to it, before his pivot foot can lose contact with the rubber. Otherwise he is stepping off towards the plate.
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I see no basis in rule for this view. I believe if pitcher is in contact with the rubber at TOP he has met his requirement.
The glove is above the chin so this is a "technical" balk in FED.
It is hard to imagine this pitcher being very successful with this delivery.