Thanks, ChiefBlue, for the clarification. I think what I'm reading here is this: The pitcher is in the 'stretch' position. He begins his movement to the set position. At any time during this movement he may step and throw to a base. Am I correct so far? If so, then please explain the line in the rulebook that states 'from this position he shall go to his set position as defined in Rule 8.01 (b) without interruption and in one continuous motion.' I read that as saying that once a pitcher begins his stretch, he must come set before throwing the ball anywhere (without interruption)...obviously that's not the case.
Yes, this is fun...until you're in a game situation!!
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