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Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve
The pitcher has to be on the rubber when he takes his sign from the catcher.
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That's just not correct either.
As the pitcher is approaching the hill, the catcher wiggles his fingers on top of the shinguard for a throw over. That's a sign off the rubber, and perfectly legal.
Or, first and third, and catcher steps up and give his infield, including the pitcher, the play. "Hey man, the pitcher isn't on the rubber!". Another sign, without contact.
It's a dopey rule that's been ignored for many years.