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