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Originally Posted by kcmasterpiece
 Rec league using NFHS rules. RH pitcher in set position with R1 on 1B. Pitcher picks NPF straight up and in a continuous motion, without hesitation or feint to any other base, pivots and throws to 1B. Coach hollers for balk, but since NPF didn't break back plane & as described, no balk was called. Having difficulty trying to find the specific language in Rule 6 that says this is illegal. Any help? |
The problem for RH pitchers throwing the 1B is that by rule they must step "directly toward the base." LH pitchers can get away with picking their free foot straight up, as long as it comes down toward 1B. That's why most RH pitchers use a jump step or jump turn to throw to 1B. I'd have to see the move, I think.
I do know that a coach who "hollers" for a balk won't stick around long.