The 2015 NFHS Part 1 Test & Answer Key is now available in Forms & Downloads. There are 2 copies of the answer key in the download by mistake; they are both correct.
A question was asked recently about the legality of the "3rd to 1st" pick-off move. As you probably know, this has been outlawed in MLB. It is still legal in High School baseball, if it is done properly. The following are from the 2013 NFHS Rule interpretations handout: SITUATION 8: With runners on first base and third base, the pitcher legally steps toward third and feints a throw. With his pivot foot now off the pitching plate, the pitcher turns and feints a throw to first base. RULING: This is a legal pick-off play by the pitcher. (6-2-4a,b) SITUATION 9: With runners on first base and third base, the pitcher legally steps toward third and feints a throw. With his pivot foot still engaged with the pitching plate, the pitcher turns and feints a throw to first base. RULING: This is a balk. While engaged with the pitcher’s plate, the pitcher may not feint toward first base. The runner from first is awarded second base and the runner from third is awarded home. (6-2-4a) To summarize: During this move, if the pitcher disengages during the feint to 3rd base, he may then legally feint or throw to 1st base. It is not a balk. If the pitcher remains engaged after the feint to 3rd, he must complete the throw to 1st base if he turns there. If he does not complete the throw, it would be a balk.
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