Pitcher

[GarthB]

In OBR the pitching regulations begin when the pitcher comes set, not at toeing the rubber like in HS. This should help somewhat. Of course there are exceptions listed in the book such as dropping the ball.

Addtionally, the shoulder turn is not an automatic balk in OBR. In fact the shoulder turn is not mentioned in OBR. It comes under "feinting" to first while in contact with the rubber. And there is a difference between turning the shoulder when peeking at first and "feinting".

It's hard to believe you read Rule 8.05 when you ask: "Or, while in the stretch, the pitcher has the ball in his hand at his side but is dangling it back and forth".

The rule book lists what's not allowed. It doesn't list what's okay and then everything else isn't.

Lazy doesn't always refer to lack of physical activity.

God help me, I starting to sound like Tee. ; )