Feint from windup

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by PWL

Just like it says, 8.01(a) [1] throw to the batter [2] step and throw to a base to pick off a runner [3] disengage the rubber (if he does he must drop his hands to his side). When the pitcher is in the windup position, anything considered a start and a stop is considered a balk. He doesn't throw to the base. BALK.

Applying this logic it would also be prohibited for a pitcher to feint to a base from the set as well.

8.01(a)

"From such Set Position he may deliver the ball to the batter, throw to a base or step backward off the pitcher's plate with his pivot foot."

Notice that there's no mention that feinting is prohibited from the set either.

I think Dave has the right idea. If feinting to a base from the windup was prohibited it would have been addressed.


Tim.