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Thu May 08, 2003, 01:51pm
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I saw this last year in FED JV/HS and I'm sure I'll see it again. Has anyone else seen this, and what do you think.
Runner on 1st, RH pitcher, starts his stretch closed (in line with plate and rubber)and comes to set in open set (non-pivot foot towards 1st). For a LH pitcher, starts stretch open, and finishes closed. If a pitcher starts open, should he finish open? And, if a pitcher starts closed, should he finish closed? I have not seen a rule or case involving this particular move, I was just wondering if any would think of this as a step toward 1st?
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Thu May 08, 2003, 01:54pm
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I'd tend not to see it, unless it was accompanied by some other movement, or the movement was more like a "step" than just a "stretch".
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Thu May 08, 2003, 03:38pm
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A RHF1 is allowed to start open and set open, merely shortening the distance between his feet if he desires. Although if he engages the rubber in an open stance he is not supposed to be allowed to close the stance during the setting motion, yet few if any will balk that action. Little advantage is gained.
But as Bob states, to start with a closed stance and then to open his foot toward 1B during the setting motion would likely appear as a step to the base and likely should be balked. Just my opinion, Freix
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Fri May 09, 2003, 05:59pm
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OBR allows F1 engaged with the rubber in the set position, but before coming set, to check the runner at 1B by turning his shoulders. In FED, this is a balk. As a result, many pitchers in HS games will start in an open position and come set in an open position to be able to check the runner without turning the shoulders. In OBR games, I rarely see this.
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