A left handed pitcher steps towards home plate but throws to first base.

If the pitcher steps towards home he must complete the delivery to the plate. In this scenario, that is an illegal pitch or balk.

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5.07 (a) (2) The Set Position

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5.07 Pitching

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7.07 Balk

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8.01 Legal Pitching Delivery

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8.02 Pitcher Rules

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BALK REGULATIONS

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Can a pitcher fake a throw to first base.

A pitcher can not feint a throw to first base. That is a balk.

NCAA 2-85 Windup

Windup SECTION 85. One of two legal pitching positions, usually made with no runners on base (see 9-1-a).

NCAA 9-3 Balk

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Rule 6 - Section 1 - PITCHING

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Rule 6 - Section 2 - INFRACTIONS BY PITCHER

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NFHS

November 19, 2019

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