I think it's legal as long as the pitcher doesn't step on the rubber. Pitcher can't step on the rubber without the ball.
*edit - or is it the pitcher can't step on the mound without the ball. Crap, now I'm not sure.
I'll say he can't step on the rubber without the ball. Legal play. (No way am I certain though).
*edit - or is it the pitcher can't step on the mound without the ball. Crap, now I'm not sure.
I'll say he can't step on the rubber without the ball. Legal play. (No way am I certain though).