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It is not illegal for pitcher to take a signal from anyone, including the catcher, while not in contact with the pitcher's plate. But, the pitcher, while in contact with the pitcher's plate, shall take or simulate taking a signal from the catcher.
The requirement, that the pitcher take or simulate taking a signal from the catcher, is in effect when F1 is a pitcher and that only happens when F1 is intentionally in contact with the pitcher's plate. When F1 is not intentionally in contact with the pitcher's plate, he is an infielder who occupies the pitcher's defensive position. NFHS R61-S1-A1 specifically states that the pitching regulations begins when F1 intentionally contacts the pitcher's plate. F1 taking signals from F2 or anybody else for that matter while not in contact with the pitcher's plate is nothing. It is not a "do not do that again situation" either. When the opposition complains just tell him that F1 has not commited an infraction of the rules and move on. MTD, Sr.
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Mark T. DeNucci, Sr. Trumbull Co. (Warren, Ohio) Bkb. Off. Assn. Wood Co. (Bowling Green, Ohio) Bkb. Off. Assn. Ohio Assn. of Basketball Officials International Assn. of Approved Bkb. Officials Ohio High School Athletic Association Toledo, Ohio 
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