Balk? Coming to Set...

[David B]

Originally Posted by cshs81

R1. Pitcher is straddling the rubber while he's eyeing R1. At the same time he brings his foot to the rubber, he comes to the set position.

Balk or just odd-looking but legal?

That's a balk.

He must first have his foot in contact with the rubber and then come to the set position.

Similiar to the player who comes to the set, and then separates his hands before stepping back of the rubber.

Thanks
David