LLWS Regional Botched Appeal

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Originally Posted by kylejt

I don't think they ever showed a replay of it.

Now, the real question:

If F1 steps off improperly, say forward, is that an illegal pitch under LL rules, or not? Remember, there' s no runners on.

PU may have incorrectly ruled an illegal pitch.
A new batter wasn't set in the batter's box when the pitcher began his preliminary motion.
The batter quickly set up and the umpire umpire immediately placed the ball in play.
The pitcher, already in motion, stepped forward and did not complete his delivery.
The umpire ruled this as an illegal pitch and charged a ball to the count.
The umpire gave a confident explanation.
"You gotta wait until I place the ball in play."
Nothing was said by either manager.
Should the results of this action be classified as a no-pitch or an illegal pitch?