spin move to second

[MRD]

Does it matter which way a pitcher turns when he tries to pick a runner at second?

[Rich]

Originally Posted by MRD

Does it matter which way a pitcher turns when he tries to pick a runner at second?

No. The inside move and outside move are both legal.

[bob jenkins]

Heck, he could do a cartwheel or a backflip, if he wanted to.

[rcaverly]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Heck, he could...

As long it as it wasn't an attempt to deceive the runner or make a travesty of the game. Oh, wait...

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by rcaverly

As long it as it wasn't an attempt to deceive the runner or make a travesty of the game. Oh, wait...

Deceiving the runner is part of the pitcher's job. A properly executed pick off always involves deceiving the runner. The question is was the deception legal or illegal.

[MRD]

According to the MHSAA office in E. Lansing, Mi without disengaging it is impossible for a pitcher to spin clockwise without making a movement towards home, therefore , their interpretation is that a clockwise spin constitutes a balk

[john5396]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Heck, he could do a cartwheel or a backflip, if he wanted to.

Backflip, not legal. Backflip with 1/2 twist - legal. After all he has step toward the base with his non pivot foot....

[Rita C]

Originally Posted by MRD

Does it matter which way a pitcher turns when he tries to pick a runner at second?

There just can't be a hesitation toward first.

Rita