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Originally Posted by Zapruder
Hi
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So my question is - can a pitcher legally come to set position then turn, step towards first and throw, while his foot is still in contact with the rubber?
Thanks!
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Zapruder,
He certainly may. Says so right in the rules. Personally, I think 8.01(c) says it most unambiguously.
For some reason, it is a fairly common misconception that he may not.
JM
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Last edited by UmpJM; Thu Feb 18, 2010 at 04:30pm.
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