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Originally Posted by clevbrown
NFHS rules. Runner on 2nd, pitcher pitching from the stretch. After going to the set position, the pitcher pivots on the rubber, steps toward 2nd base and fakes a throw to 2nd. The runner takes off to 3rd not realizing the pitcher was faking a pick off move to 2nd. The pitcher, no longer in contact with the rubber throws the ball to 3rd and the runner is tagged out. Is this a balk or a legal play?
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Let's start with the basics.
- The only base that F1 cannot fake a throw to when in contact with the rubber is 1st base.
- F1 may turn from the set position and either throw or fake to 2nd base.
- Pitching restrictions (all rule sets) only apply when F1 is in contact with the rubber. Once F1 disengages the rubber, he is an infielder and can throw anywhere.
- Even if he were in contact with the rubber, he is making a play on the runner heading for 3rd base so it is a legal move.
Quoting rules is good but you need to understand the rule first.