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Originally Posted by David B
That's what i read from the OP. He started with hands together, got the sign and then went to the set position.
See that a lot in young players, no one has taught them the separate their hands.
Thanks
David
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If he separates his hands and does not deliver the pitch, it is a balk.
He starts with his hands together implies he balked when he stepped on the rubber. Don't do that.
Now if he brings his hands together legally, ala starting with his hands together, while taking the sign and continues to the set position. Is it a balk?
He may come to a complete stop, take the sign and then proceed with the delivery. He doesn't have to take the signs at all. Who is he deceiving by a small delay in his pitching motion? Let his pitching coach make that decision.