Balk question

[Delaware Blue]

Originally Posted by tibear

If the pitcher disengages the rubber he MUST separate his hands other wise it is a balk. Where do you see something other than that?

Yes, F1 must separate his hands, but he is not required to do so as he disengages. As Mr. Jenkins said, the pitcher must drop his hands before re-engaging the pitcher's plate. Even if F1 fails to drop his hands before re-engaging, it's not a balk. It's a prohibited action and there is no penalty. You just call time and tell the pitcher to step off and drop his hands.