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Originally Posted by Az.Ump
So prior to the hands coming together any motion resembling a pitch is legal?
Situation: Runner(s) on base outs don't matter. After getting her signals the pitcher strides forward, drags her pivot foot and windmills but does not throw the ball. She remains inside the circle and never brought her hands together. Runner(s) seeing what they believe is a pitch leave their base(s). Runner out for being off base with F1 having the ball in the circle or illegal pitch? If illegal pitch which rule did she violate ASA or FED?
Paul
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I'm simply stated that your original comment had nothing backing it up in the rules.
Play above, this is an IP based on the effect of violating the preliminary requirements to the pitch, 6.1.E. Wasn't there just a recent discussion on an IP & LBR violations on same act? Would not the IP negate the effect of the LBR violation?
Tom's citation is useful, but the word "immediately" can throw a wrench into that discussion.
