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Expert Analysis

Pitcher Goes to his Mouth While in Contact with the Rubber

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Expert Analysis

Pitcher Goes to his Mouth While Straddling the Rubber

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Expert Analysis

It is a Balk if the Pitcher Bobbles the Ball While in the Set Position

Topics: Balk, Pitcher, Video - Pitcher
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Expert Analysis

Pitcher Drops the Ball While in Set Position

Topics: Balk, Pitcher, Video - Pitcher
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Expert Analysis

Pitcher Swings His Free Foot Past the Back of the Rubber and then Throws to 1B

Topics: Balk, Pitcher, Pitcher Pick-offs, Video - Pitcher
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Expert Analysis

This Move is a Balk Because the Pitcher Did Not Step to 1B

Topics: Balk, Pitcher, Pitcher Pick-offs, Video - Pitcher
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Expert Analysis

This move is close to a balk but is legal.

Topics: Pitcher, Pitcher Pick-offs, Video - Pitcher
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Expert Analysis

Yes, this is a Legal Pickoff Move

Topics: Pitcher, Pitcher Pick-offs, Video - Pitcher
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Expert Analysis

This Move is a Balk Because the Pitcher Did Not Step to 1B

Topics: Balk, Pitcher, Pitcher Pick-offs, Video - Pitcher
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Expert Analysis

The Pickoff Throw by a Lefthanded Pitcher is Legal Only if the Pitcher Steps Toward 1B

Topics: Balk, Pitcher, Pitcher Pick-offs, Video - Pitcher
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