In the wind-up, which actions are allowed?

In the wind-up, which actions are allowed?

• A. Deliver a pitch.
• B. Legally step backward off the pitcher's plate.
• C. Legally attempt a pick-off at an occupied base.
• D. A and B.

Answer: (D)

In the wind-up, the pitcher is allowed to deliver the pitch to the batter, and he may also legally step backward off the pitcher's plate as part of his wind-up mechanics. What’s not allowed in this phase is attempting a pick-off at an occupied base; that move isn’t permitted from the wind-up—you must come to a stop and be in the set position to throw to a base. So delivering the pitch and stepping backward are allowed, while a pick-off move at an occupied base is not.

In the wind-up, the pitcher is allowed to deliver the pitch to the batter, and he may also legally step backward off the pitcher's plate as part of his wind-up mechanics. What’s not allowed in this phase is attempting a pick-off at an occupied base; that move isn’t permitted from the wind-up—you must come to a stop and be in the set position to throw to a base. So delivering the pitch and stepping backward are allowed, while a pick-off move at an occupied base is not.