Consensus for an unbelieving offspring, please

[David B]

Originally Posted by DG

If your son might play a game somewhere down the road under FED rules he may need to know that a pitcher can not make a pickoff move from the windup position. He can under OBR but not FED. It would be best for the lad to just assume that he can be picked off from the windup and act accordingly.

But the question remains, who has ever seen someone pick a runner off from the windup position. (OBR rules of course)

I know that it is legal, but have never seen it done. Often wondered why, but figured probably because most umpires do NOT know the rule and would call it a balk.

But for the 14 year old, keep listening to your Dad. It will usually keep you out of trouble down the road.

Thanks
David