Pickoff from the stretch position
I did a search on this one and couldn't find anything specific so please forgive the question if it's been covered and I couldn't find it.
As an assistant coach of a 12U all-star team I had a parent ask me this question last night and did not know the answer (we play under USSSA).
Can a pitcher make a pick-off attempt from the stretch position? I would think the same restrictions as from the set position (e.g., must step to the bag, can't fake to 1st, etc.) would apply but I couldn't find anything allowing/disallowing it in a review of the USSSA rules regarding balks.
Any assistance in clarifying would be appreciated.
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