Wind up position question

[Tyennie]

Just need some clarification, because this particular foot placement just seems weird. RHP wind up engages plate with his heels against the front edge of the rubber. Ok? Not ok? wth? thanks tyennie

[Rich Ives]

Just need some clarification, because this particular foot placement just seems weird. RHP wind up engages plate with his heels against the front edge of the rubber. Ok? Not ok? wth? thanks tyennie

Perfectly legal. What about it seems illegal. Pivot foot is in contact. Other foot is free to be wherever the pitcher wants it to be.

[Tyennie]

just "seemed" a bit unorthodox to me, why i have know idea.

I have also had several coaches and other umpires wondering about the pitcher who, in WU, will take a short step forward with the free foot, pivot into the rubber and then step forward again. "Illegal pitch" say the coaches, "don't do that" says I. thoughts?

[Mr Umpire]

just "seemed" a bit unorthodox to me, why i have know idea.

I have also had several coaches and other umpires wondering about the pitcher who, in WU, will take a short step forward with the free foot, pivot into the rubber and then step forward again. "Illegal pitch" say the coaches, "don't do that" says I. thoughts?

Legal says I. Even though the OBR says permitted to take 1 step back and 1 step forward, it has become accepted to allow the step to be forward a little as long as it is not a step which simulates pitching. Look at Cliff Lee. His foot goes to the side and I think a little forward. Also, I know there are many pro pitchers who do it. I can think of a RHP who does it but not the name though I can picture him doing it.

Basically, leave it alone. He is not simulating a pitch with it and everyone knows it is a windup. The batter has not been fooled into believing he is about to pitch. And, if he is, get a new hobby if that easily confused.