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Originally Posted by SAWolf
Ok, I reread the rule on the pitcher disengaging (break) from the plate:
I didn't see the pitcher do either. But I also reread the unoccupied base rule:
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He didn't do either. But, he did make a (legal) move to second and as part of that he came off the rubber so he's now an infielder and can throw anywhere.
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So if the runner is stealing you may just step and throw to the base that he is going to? You don't have to 'break' or disengage? Interesting I always thought that you had to...
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A common myth that really shouldn't be a myth.
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I also checked the rule on running bases in reverse order:
So then going all the way back to one was actually legal? Wow!
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I don't think 7.08 is the relevant rule. I think it's 7.01