Arm movement required

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Warren, I didn't think y'all had Fed rules down there. That's ok.

I don't know why, after properly stepping to a base as a start of a feint, the requirement of splitting the hands would be required. I would think if the step to the plate would be the initiation of a pitch, then the legal step to the base would be the initiation of a legal throw or feint. Both are committing the pitcher to the respective locations. In fact, to the best of my recollection, that specific question of whether the legal step alone would suffice was asked of Mr. McNeeley in the discussion, although I will admit I am not certain of that specific wording. The question was specifically posed to him such that it meant only legal movement of the feet without any arm movement including a fake throw.

Can you advise me why splitting of the hands would be required after a legal step to a base?

Would splitting of the hands be required under OBR and NCAA when, after stepping to 3rd legally, F1 were to then decide to turn and throw to 1st without splitting his hands. I believe OBR and NCAA do not require it. Is that correct? Or have I missed something regarding the hand requirements on a move to a base. (Certainly I understand any move from the rubber to 1st must be completed, but I am asking about the others). If hands must be split, please advise me where to find it.

I would think as long as the movements were separate and distinct movements it would be ok. I mean, as long as F1 didn't wheel on his non pivot foot after planting it in order to spin to first.

Please advise.