Answer to second one-question test

[bob jenkins]

Originally posted by oregonblue

For the purposes of a feint, does the definition of a throwing motion mean a movement that brings the hand of the throwing arm over the top or to the side, fully completing a simulated throw? Or can F1 after the set, step to 3rd with free foot, abruptly move his body to a "pre-throwing" position (for RH, left elbow to 3rd and right elbow to 1st, hands separating only slightly (if at all), then the pivot towards 1st and a throw from the rubber, with the appropriate step? (of course for RH F1, duh!!!)

THe "full motion" is not required. I think of it as anything (other than the step, of course) that would commit the pitcher to a pitch, if the motion were toward the plate.

(Sure, I'm sure someone can come up with a case where that's not strictly true, but it's the guideline I use.)