Wind-up restrictions

[thumpferee]

Originally Posted by umpjim

Yes, at some point before he engages the rubber in the set. No if he engages in the windup. Not really clear in the rules but why would you care?

maybe I should clarify.

Runners on, pitcher in wind up position with hands together, steps back off the rubber. Does he need to separate his hands when doing so? if not, would it be simulating a pitch?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by thumpferee

maybe I should clarify.

Runners on, pitcher in wind up position with hands together, steps back off the rubber. Does he need to separate his hands when doing so? if not, would it be simulating a pitch?

So far, this is nothing.

It's not simulating a pitch. And, while he does need to separate his hands, he doesn't need to do so until he re-engages the rubber. If he attempts to reengage the rubber before separating the hands, it's just a "don't do that."