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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 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 a pitcher is in the set position and his left foot crosses the pitching rubber with a runner on second base does he have to throw to second?
Assuming he is right-handed, and if there is a runner on second base, he can either throw to second base or pitch.
Pitcher fields ball on the 1st baseline runner runs into pitcher - pitcher throws ball to first is the runner safe or out?
The runner is probably out for interference by running into a fielder, if not, he is out if the throw to first beat the runner and the first baseman, or whom ever is covering first, had his foot on the bag when he received the ball.
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
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
Can a pitcher bluff a throw to first base with a man on first?
Yes, but he must first make a bluff to a runner on third--then bluff or throw to first.
If a runner is going to steal from first base to second base and the pitcher throws the ball to the first baseman can the runner run to second instead of going back to first?
Yes. A runner who is picked off first can instead try to take second. This will often happen on a slow move by a left handed pitcher, where the runner thinks the pitcher is throwing home. Sometimes the runner makes it in this case, in which case it is scored as a stolen base. The first baseman often needs to take a few steps towards the pitcher rather than wait at first base for the ball to arrive in order to have enough time to throw out the runner.
Does a pitcher have to throw to third when playing on a runner?
No, he could throw to home plate!
Does pitchers back foot have to break contact with rubber for him to throw to first?
No. Remember there are left handed pitchers and right handed pitchers. Almost every umpire will declare a right handed pitcher to have balked if his foot doesn't disengage from the rubber when he throws to first. A left handed pitcher simply steps and throws to first. His back foot usually never disengages from the rubber. To over simplify - a pitcher is called for a balk when the umpire judges the pitcher to have deceived the runner in some way. So, anytime a baulk is called, an umpire made a judgement call.
What is a good time for catchers throw from home to second base?
When the runner on first steals to second base and the pitcher has already pitched the ball, the catcher should throw the ball from home to second to get the runner who is stealing out. ^^^lololol no. Unless the pitcher's throwing a fastball the runner has a good chance of making it.
Can a pitcher throw right and left handed to same batter?
Yes.
