Balk Or No Balk

doolok · #1 (**permalink**) Fri May 29, 2009, 08:06am

So it doesn't matter if he comes set and never steps off the bag? He can still turn and throw to 1st?

bob jenkins · #2 (**permalink**) Fri May 29, 2009, 08:08am

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Originally Posted by doolok

So it doesn't matter if he comes set and never steps off the bag? He can still turn and throw to 1st?

As long as the other requirements are met, then the pitcher needn't step off. After all, a lefty does this all the time, and no on has an issue with it.

And, it's called a pitcher's plate, or rubber. It's not the pitcher's bag.

johnnyg08 · #3 (**permalink**) Fri May 29, 2009, 08:10am

correct. as long as he steps to the base and throws to the base for the purpose of making a play. in fact, if he throws to 1B, he doesn't even have to come set...he can throw to 1B at any time. just not after he's committed himself to pitch...

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