Pitcher's Non-Pivot foot Position in Stretch

JPaco54 · #1 (**permalink**) Thu Jun 25, 2009, 04:33pm

Ok - so he can almost be on a 45 or 60 degree angle to first base as long as his front foot his behind his pivot foot..am I understanding that correctly?
And - is there anything in the rules that explains this that you are aware of. Thanks!

UmpJM · #2 (**permalink**) Thu Jun 25, 2009, 04:37pm

Jpaco,

That is correct.

JM

SanDiegoSteve · #3 (**permalink**) Thu Jun 25, 2009, 04:44pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPaco54

And - is there anything in the rules that explains this that you are aware of. Thanks!

Rule 8.01(b) The Set Position. Set Position shall be indicated by the pitcher when he stands facing the batter with his pivot foot in contact with, and his other foot in front of, the pitcher’s plate, holding the ball in both hands in front of his body and coming to a complete stop.

All the rule requires is that the free foot be in front of the line of the front edge of the rubber, not directly in front of the rubber.

JPaco54 · #4 (**permalink**) Thu Jun 25, 2009, 05:02pm

thanks all!

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