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Spence Wed Jun 16, 2010 08:17pm
Can a "hesitation" Be Legal?
 
Got into a discussion about pickoff plays when a runner is on second base.

If a pitcher is in the set position and raises his leg and slightly hesitates before either throwing to 2B or going home is that a balk?

The "without alteration or interruption" portion of 8.01b was cited.

mbyron Wed Jun 16, 2010 08:31pm
If everything stops, it's a balk. If anything is moving (usually hands) it's legal.

bob jenkins Thu Jun 17, 2010 10:40am
Quote:
Originally Posted by mbyron (Post 682245)
If everything stops, it's a balk. If anything is moving (usually hands) it's legal.
Agreed. Chances of a "full stop" once players begin to shave approach zero.


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