Pick off to second

Newbie Scott · #1 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 28, 2004, 12:55pm

On a pick off to second does the pitcher have to first step back off the rubber with his pivot foot and then turn and throw? Is it legal if as he is lowering his non-pivot foot he continues it over the back of the rubber towards second and makes a throw?

bob jenkins · #2 (**permalink**) Wed Apr 28, 2004, 01:53pm

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Originally posted by Newbie Scott
On a pick off to second does the pitcher have to first step back off the rubber with his pivot foot and then turn and throw? Is it legal if as he is lowering his non-pivot foot he continues it over the back of the rubber towards second and makes a throw?

1) No.

2) As long as the motion is continuous, it's legal.