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Originally Posted by GA Umpire
I agree. This is just a "Don't do that" issue. It is no bigger of an issue than it has been blown up to be. And, is only there to prevent quick pitches b/c those are a balk and also, dangerous. Taking or not taking signs on or off the rubber has no bearing on anything other than a possible "Don't do that".
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F1 taking signs from anybody while not in contact with the pitcher's plate is NOT a "don't do that" because it is not illegal. It is ILLEGAL for a pitcher to NOT take or simulate taking a signal from F2 while in contact with the pitcher's plate.
MTD, Sr.
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Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.
Trumbull Co. (Warren, Ohio) Bkb. Off. Assn.
Wood Co. (Bowling Green, Ohio) Bkb. Off. Assn.
Ohio Assn. of Basketball Officials
International Assn. of Approved Bkb. Officials
Ohio High School Athletic Association
Toledo, Ohio
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