Question about non-pivot foot

[mbyron]

There's no such thing as a position balk. The position of the free foot defines which pitching position F1 is in. If the free foot is on or behind the rubber, windup. If it's in front, set.

[umpjim]

Originally Posted by mbyron

There's no such thing as a position balk. The position of the free foot defines which pitching position F1 is in. If the free foot is on[or in line with or behind the rubber, windup. If it's in front, set.

I added the bolded part to your quote. If you don't comply with FED pitching restrictions 6-1,2,3 it is a balk.
OBR This does not apply.

[JR12]

byron is right on the money.We looked into it deep this year, cause a HS coach always complains, eventhough the pitchers free foot is only inches in front of the rubber.

[umpjim]

Originally Posted by JR12

byron is right on the money.We looked into it deep this year, cause a HS coach always complains, eventhough the pitchers free foot is only inches in front of the rubber.

Why did you look into in this year? The rule has existed for a while. (not called in many locales).

[JR12]

Originally Posted by umpjim

Why did you look into in this year? The rule has existed for a while. (not called in many locales).

we really looked into it, because one HS Coach would ***** every game. The real reason for the rule is so the offense can tell if F1 is in the wind up or stretch.