Pick-off from windup position

[barkmo]

Rule 8.01 (a) In the windup position the pitcher may:
(2) step and throw to a base in an attempt to pick-off a runner

Can someone explain how this works? Does it require that the pitcher step-off with his pivot foot? Stepping back with pivot foot is covered in (3). I don't think I have ever seen this attempted.

[jdmara]

The pitcher must step with his non-pivot foot towards the base he wishes to throw to, just like from the set position.

-Josh

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by barkmo

Rule 8.01 (a) In the windup position the pitcher may:
(2) step and throw to a base in an attempt to pick-off a runner

Can someone explain how this works? Does it require that the pitcher step-off with his pivot foot? Stepping back with pivot foot is covered in (3). I don't think I have ever seen this attempted.

Just step and throw - just like from set.

You probably won't ever see it tried.

NOT legal in FED.

[mbyron]

You don't see it tried because pitchers are typically in the set position with runners on.

To step and throw from the windup: free foot must immediately gain distance and direction toward the base -- anything in any other direction commits him to pitch to the batter.

[johnnyg08]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

NOT legal in FED.

Key point if you do both OBR and FED ball.