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Old Tue Jan 29, 2013, 12:42pm
egj13 egj13 is offline
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Originally Posted by Mrumpiresir View Post
Really? Quote the rule in its entirety.
it has been posted several times on here but here is exactly what it says...

with runners on first and third, the pitcher, while in contact with the rubber, steps toward third and then
immediately and in practically the same motion “wheels” and throws to first base, it is obviously an
attempt to deceive the runner
at first base, and in such a move it is practically impossible to step
directly toward first base before the throw to first base, and such a move shall be called a balk
Not that you will still be able to read it correctly so I don't know why I bother.