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Old Mon May 09, 2011, 12:54pm
bob jenkins bob jenkins is offline
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Originally Posted by Ump Rube View Post
Maybe I am missing something here, but I have never heard talk of a gap between the feet in referencing calling a balk.

Anyone else, have thoughts on this? Or is Wakefield missing something?
If the feet are in a straight line toward home before them move, and there's then a "gap" between them when viewed by the umpire after the move, then the pitcher gained distance and direction (assuming the pivot foot doesn't move).
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