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Can a pitcher fake a throw to 3rd base?
yes, the only base a pitcher cant fake a throw to is first
Can the pitcher fake a throw to first base?
yes
If you have a runner on first base and a runner on third base can the pitcher fake throw to first and then throw to third?
Yes. But he has to be careful not to balk.
Can you fake a throw to first base?
Yes you can fake a throw to first base unless you are they pitcher trying to pick the runner off
Can a left handed pitcher fake a pickoff throw to first base?
A left handed pitcher can fake a throw to first base so long as the pitcher disengages the pitching rubber with the pivot foot (in this case, the left foot) prior to feigning the throw. If a left handed pitcher feigns a throw without disengaging the rubber, it is considered a balk.
When can a pitcher fake a throw to 1st base with only a runner on 1st?
as long as the pitcher is not on the pitching, rubber he can fake a throw to first, if he is on the rubber and does this, it is a bulk
Does a left handed pitcher have to throw to first base on a pick off move with the only runner on 1st base?
no duhhh
Can a pitcher throw to second with a man on first who is trying to steal second base?
As long as the pitcher steps OFF the rubber first, then yes he can. He may not, however, spin and throw to second base. HE MUST step off the rubber and become an "infielder."
Can a pitcher fake a throw to second base?
Yes
Can a pitcher fake a throw to second base while on the rubber?
No, they must step off the rubber first.
If the bases are loaded with one out and the ball is hit to the first baseman what does the pitcher do?
Regardless of the situation, if the ball is hit on the ground to the right side of the infield the pitcher's duty is to run to first base and be ready to take a throw. In this situation, there are two possible actions the first baseman could take ... 1) Throw the ball to second base in an attempt to start a double play. If this is the case, the first baseman will need to turn his body towards second base to throw. This means it will take him longer to get back to first base to take the return throw. If the pitcher is hustling towards first base chances are he will get there before the first baseman will. 2) Throw the ball home in an attempt to start a double play but at least to get the lead runner and stop a run from scoring. In this case, the first baseman will turn his body towards home plate to make the throw. He may be able to get back to first base in time to take the return throw and if he can, he will yell to the pitcher that he is going to take the throw from the catcher. In this case, it is usually easier for the first basemen to take the throw as the pitcher's momentum takes him away from the throw and he will have to turn his body when he gets to first base to face the catcher. Of course, all this depends on where the first baseman fields the ball. If he fields it very close to first base, he will cover for the return throw regardless of whether he throws to second or throws home.
Does the pitcher have to throw the ball to a base on a pickoff move?
He cannot throw to teammate that is not near a base, but he does not have to throw the ball to second or third, if a teammate is not there.
