Balk???

3appleshigh · #1 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 17, 2004, 05:15pm

R2, pitcher turns to step and throw, but the heel of his stepping foot lands on the rubber. Is this a balk or legit?? Other foot is still touching the rubber.

Rich Ives · #2 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 17, 2004, 05:46pm

If his foot landed closer to 1B (and toward 1B) than it was prior to the step, it's legal.

GarthB · #3 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 17, 2004, 05:56pm

Quote:

If his foot landed closer to 1B (and toward 1B) than it was prior to the step, it's legal.

In other words if he gained distance and direction he's good; otherwise it's a balk.