Illegal Set Position???

[ozzy6900]

I would really have to see this to be sure. But from the description, if this pitcher has both hands over his head and stops, that could be considered a set. The problem now is he has to complete the pitch/pickoff without hesitation or stopping again anywhere in the delivery. Look at a couple of these Japanese guys to see what I am talking about. IMHO, I do not think that too many 'kids" can do this move properly and would probably be balking with a double set somewhere along the line.

Don't get too hung up on where the set is (as you stated high, low) be more concerned that there is in fact a "set" and that there is only one. If the pitcher is able to confuse your runners within the confines of the rules, then he has done his job. My son was a RHP that would nail runners at 1st time after time by making the runner believe he wasn't coming after them (again within the rules). It's part of the pitcher's job.

Regards