johnny,
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Originally Posted by johnnyg08
Rule 8.01a states:
From this position any natural movement associated with his delivery of the ball to the batter commits him to the pitch without interruption or alteration.
What determines "natural" movement versus "unnatural" movement?
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The umpire does.
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I've heard umpires say "if he does it every time" he's legal.
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Don't pay any attention to them; they don't know what they're talking about.
My thought is that a lot of people seem to misinterpret "natural" to mean "usual". I don't believe that is what it means at all.
I think it means the pitcher moves in a way that you "naturally" believe he is beginning his delivery.
You're welcome.
JM