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Originally Posted by Mike6221
The offensive team argued that for a left hander to make this move to third, he had is first step off the rubber. My view is that the same regulations apply for a left hander to third as apply for a righty to first. Therefore the move was proper and no balk was called.
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The pitching rules do not distinguish righties from lefties. Also, there is no rule that requires a pitcher to step off before a pickoff move. Good call.