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jicecone - I had a coach argue for a balk because he saw the sole of the pitcher's foot. There was no hesitation, nothing illegal. He then went into the "plane of the rubber" and I knew real quick he didn't know what he was talking about.
On the OP - what 45 degree line? There is a reference point given described as such to assist in determining distance and direction. It has nothing to do with where his foot is in the air (I've had coaches argue that one too). The 45 degree line is not written in the rule book either. Not a good reference to determine what is illegal before he sets his foot on the ground.
Sounds like you have a good move - unless he hesitated somewhere as noted above.
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