FED change -shaking off the sign

ODJ · #1 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 20, 2008, 12:20am

After the pitcher has come set, moving his hand from its position (glove or side) without possession of the ball -and not moving it to grasp the ball- would be a balk.

MrUmpire · #2 (**permalink**) Mon Oct 20, 2008, 12:25am

Quote:

Originally Posted by ODJ

After the pitcher has come set, moving his hand from its position (glove or side) without possession of the ball -and not moving it to grasp the ball- would be a balk.

I believe most umpires and some coaches would concur.

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