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If memory serves me correctly 2 or 3 years ago at a rules interp meeting there was much discussion about the pitcher in the windup position and what he can and can't do with his arms.
With both hands at his side he can bring the glove hand up...stop...then bring the other hand up...and stop. Then start his windup or step off with his pivot foot.
However, he can not bring both hands up at the same time...stop...then start his windup.
Has there been any change to this since then??
(Part of) Rule 6-2 states "A pitcher assumes the windup position when his hands are: (a) together in front of the body; (b) both hands at his side; (c) either hand is in front of the body and the other hand is at his side."
Part 2:
As a spectator I witnessed a successful pick-off of a runner (at 2B only) when the pitcher, in the windup position and both hands at his side, brought the glove hand up in front of him, then stepped off the rubber with the pivot foot and threw out the runner who was not stealing but increased his lead-off after the pitcher brought the glove hand up. Because of the fact that there was only one man on this was an obvious attempt to fool the runner....but was it legal??
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SunFudBlu
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