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What is a balk in baseball and can you explain how it is called by the umpire during a game?
A balk in baseball is a pitcher's illegal movement that deceives the baserunners. The umpire calls a balk when they see the pitcher make a deceptive move while on the pitching rubber, causing the baserunners to advance. The umpire signals a balk by pointing towards the pitcher and calling "balk" aloud.
Can a balk be called if the catcher gives the pitcher the signs before the pitcher toes the rubber?
No
What does pitching from the stretch mean and how does it differ from pitching from the windup?
Pitching from the stretch means the pitcher starts their delivery with their front foot already on the rubber, ready to throw the ball. This is typically done when there are runners on base. Pitching from the windup involves a more elaborate motion where the pitcher starts with both feet on the rubber and takes a step back before delivering the pitch. The main difference is that pitching from the stretch is a quicker and more simplified motion to prevent baserunners from stealing bases.
Can a pitcher stand on the corner of the pitching rubber?
Yes. A pitcher must make contact with the rubber but it may be a toe, a heel, or the entire foot.
What the rubber is?
the place where the pitcher stands.
What does the pitcher have to be on when they are delivering the pitch?
The pitcher must be on the "rubber" when making a pitch.
What is the pitching rubber?
the place where the pitcher stands.
How far is the pitcher's rubber from homeplate?
from the front of the pitching rubber to the back of home plate is 60'6"
What is the name of where a pitcher stands?
pitching rubber
What is the name for the pitcher's mound rubber?
It is called the rubber. Slab is the slang word for the pitcher's rubber. If you were to go to a sporting goods store to buy one, you would ask for a pitcher's rubber.Another answer:The proper name is the pitcher's plate.
What is circumference of pitcher's mound?
The table, or plateau, of a pitching mound should be 5 foot by 3 foot. The placement should be so it measures 6 inches in front of the pitcher's rubber, 24 inches in the back of the rubber, and 18 inches on each side of the rubber.
What happens if the pitcher drops the ball while in contact with the runner?
If the pitcher is in contact with the runner, the runner is safe if the pitcher drops the ball. If the pitcher is in contact with the rubber, it is a balk if he drops the ball.
