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Originally Posted by jicecone
As long as he doesn't hang that foot out there, consider it a good move.
Some have suggested, (I remember reading it somewere) that if you see the sole of his foot, it could be considered as hanging the foot out. HTBT however I remember doing the finals of a semi-pro league and being on first. After seeing this pitcher all year long pick off people with a great move like you have suggested, he attempted a hanging leg to first and I called the balk.
Lets just say, good lefty's pitchers can really make you earn your pay.
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I think "the sole of the foot" you are referring to is what we learned years ago in clinics which is "If the
plate umpire sees the sole of F1's foot, he better be coming to the plate or it's a balk.....". It doesn't matter if the coach sees F1's sole nor would I even entertain an argument like that. But I will say that as the
PU, that old information about the sole is right on.