Pitcher - backward set position

[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by Jerry

For Eureka 25:

In OBR, the pitcher may start with his hands together and his pivot foot on the rubber. ...
Jerry

Jerry,

Perhaps I'm misunderstanding you, but, no, he may not.

From OBR 8.01(b):

...Preparatory to coming to a set position, the pitcher shall have one hand on his side; from this position he shall go to his set position as defined in Rule 8.01(b) without interruption and in one continuous motion. ...

He can't start with his hands together. Not a balk - just a "don't do that".

FWIW, I agree with the rest of what you said.

JM