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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Carl Childress
1. The first play you cite has nothing to do with the issue. It defines what a "step toward" is and has nothing to do with feinting. But it looks good on your resumé.
2. Now I want to you stand as if on the rubber in the set position. Step toward third and at the same time fake with your shoulder. If your arm doesn't move, well, then, I agree you're right. (And if you don't separate your hands during that fake, it's a balk anyway. Right?)
Your point #2 is excellent and you have won me to your side as I cannot imagine a pitcher legally stepping to a base without his arm moving toward that base in the process (arm movement). It is obvious his arm has to make distance and direction to where he is legally stepping.
Furthermore, I suspect that interpretation will also suffice in answering my previous question regarding F1 stepping legally toward 2nd to drive back R2 yet making no OBVIOUS arm movement to throw. I bring this up because without this interpretation, it would mean your requirement of "arm movement" would also mean that act would be a balk. I would find it difficult to believe that you have never seen that move occur in your years of calling. I would also think you never balked it only because if you did, you would then be in class of your own. Therefore, since the arm MUST move in legally stepping toward a base, both moves must legal.
Of course it also means that the situation originally posed to start this thread would be impossible to happen.
Carl, you stated in a previous thread that I insinuated that you were dumb. I don't believe I have said anything that insinuated that nor that any others took comments in that understanding. If I have offended you, I am sorry. Please remember I am a member of those who are aware they may be fallible. I also think sometimes you may be searching for anything that can add another page to the BRD.
That WAS meant as a cut since you, too, like to throw darts WHEN THEY ARE NOT NECESSARY. I DO apologize immediately for the cut which is probably the first negative thing I have said regarding you. It was said only to let you know that you, and others, are indeed smart enough to know one from the other. All are also smart enough to know whether such statements earn or lose respect. I am smart enough, from here on out, to keep my negative comments to myself. Please understand that doesn't mean I may have legitimate, opposing thoughts than yours. I AM here, as others, to increase my knowledge of the game I love so much and to be able to share my thoughts without fear of persecution from the scolarly (or is it scholarly?). I would hate to mispell a word or have a typo.
With Continued Respect,
Steve Freix
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