No, only the pivot foot has to be in contact with the rubber. See Rule 8.01(a) of the Major League Rulebook.
its a shorter pitching motion than the windup, you usually "pitch form the stretch" when there are runners on base
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.
Derek lowe
The player had to windup before the game was finally starting.
Yes...and no. Under OBR Rules (those which also govern MLB) and under NCAA rules, as long as the pitcher steps directly to the base without beginning a motion associated with his pitching motion, it is legal to pick from the windup. Under FED Rules (High School), the pitcher must disengage first.
Winding up for a pitch can properly be called the "pitching motion" or "windup." This refers to the sequence of movements a pitcher uses to prepare for delivering the ball, which includes gathering momentum and positioning the body for an effective throw. The windup is crucial for generating speed and control in the pitch.
nolan ryan
Galen McSpadden has written: 'Comparison of the velocity of baseballs thrown from the stretch and windup positions by relief pitchers and starting pitchers in the major leagues' -- subject(s): Pitching (Baseball), Speed
Windup radios are just as the name says: they are radios in which you would crank a handle on the side going in a circular motion. this then charged the radio so that it would work. so you would windup the radio
Generally, only when there are no runners on base. However, you could also pitch from the windup when there is a runner only on third base, or on 2nd and 3rd, or when the bases are loaded. Pitching from the windup can be a problem with a runner on third because this will allow the runner to get a longer lead off the base than the lead the runner will get when the pitcher pitches from the stretch.
We have a windup radio to get weather reports when the electricity is out.The pitcher's windup was flawed.Early phonographs used a windup mechanism.
Time's up rhymes with windup.