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mo*tion n.
The act or process of changing position or place. The manner in which the body moves, as in walking. It is perfectly legitimate argument based on the language of the rule. Is lifting lifting your knee to your chest a motion associated with a pitch. Answer - Yes The rule says MOTION! You cannot argue that the motion of lifting your knee up to your chest is not a motion associated with a pitch. You can't! The MOTION IS associated with a pitch. He may not actually be able to pitch that way, but the motion certainly suggests that. The rule book also clearly gives the umpire the ability to judge the intent of the pitcher in the notes under 8.05. It should be obvious that the intent of this movement is to deceive the runner. There is absolutely no other reason to make that type of move. Not a backward step... Simulating a motion while not in contact... Judge the intent of the move... Balk, Balk, Balk... Quote:
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