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Originally Posted by maven
To disengage legally (step off), his first move must involve the pivot foot. It must move directly backward and behind the rubber. The pivot foot must plant before the hands separate, though if the move is clearly [emphasis added] a step off many umpires will allow the hands to separate as the foot is coming down.
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You see Dundal, it all depends on how
fast the pitcher steps back. That threshold, when once exceeded and the pitcher is doing a “move from the rubber” and not actually disengaging legally, is your judgment. But not to worry, it’s very clear, in fact, it’s “textbook." See this for example:
NLCS blown base award