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Originally Posted by Achu
Question away. I volunteer as a Little League umpire in a small Maine town where many parents can't even afford gloves for their kids. I don't get paid and I'm at this forum because I'm trying to learn how to be as good as I can. I was just curious about the rule change.
As is the case with lazy pickoff throws and any check on a runner, it is a way of letting the runner know the pitcher is paying attention. That's all I meant. Thanks for the reply.
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The goal of the pitcher is to catch the runner taking some extra lead when he initially thinks the ball is going to third, and then fire back to catch him too far off or leaning. It VERY rarely works, and often gets boo'ed at MLB parks.