Wind Up: Starting the Motion

[njdevs00cup]

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM)

njdevs00cup,

If the pitcher starts with one hand in front and one at his side, and then brings the "side" hand to join with the "front" hand, that act is not, in and of itself, considered the start of his motion under ANY rule code.

JM

This would not be a balk even in FED? Trying to figure out why a balk was called in the game before mine. 18U (not sure of which rules), R3, F1 (RHP)brings his hand to his right hand with the ball together with his glove (stationary), then steps off with his right foot (no movement with his left foot). PU called a balk.