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Old Thu Feb 18, 2010, 04:27pm
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Originally Posted by Zapruder View Post
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!
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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