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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?
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∙ 13y ago
Assuming he is right-handed, and if there is a runner on second base, he can either throw to second base or pitch.
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∙ 13y ago
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What is the pitching rubber?
the place where the pitcher stands.
In fast pitch softball does the pitcher have to be in contact with the pitching rubber?
Yes, the pitcher has to be in contact with the rubber or if not the pitch will be illegal
What is the strip on the pitcher's mound where a pitcher must stand called?
pitching rubber
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"
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.
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 the pitcher need to touch the mound while pitching?
Rule 8.01 Legal Pitching Delivery goes into detail about the only two legal pitching positions (the set position and the wind-up) but the short answer is yes, not only must the pitcher be touching the mound, his foot must be touching the pitcher's plate (or rubber) until the ball is delivered to the batter.
How many inches is the width of the pitching rubber?
The pitcher's plate is 24 inches by 6 inches.
What is the height of a major league pitcher's mound?
The pitching rubber is set at a height of 10 inches.
What is the distance from the pitching rubber to back of home plate in little league baseball?
The distance from home plate to the pitcher's rubber is 46 feet.
What are the dimensions of the pitcher's plate?
In Major League Baseball, the pitcher's plate, or pitching rubber, is 24 inches long and 6 inches wide.
Must a pitcher have both feet on the pitchers plate?
No, the pitcher only needs 1 foot in contact with the pitching rubber to start his pitch
