The moment the pitcher’s feet determine windup or set position, the decision is which element of the body.

• A. The feet position
• B. The hands position
• C. The head position
• D. The torso position

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that windup versus set is defined by where the feet are relative to the pitching rubber. The feet position sets which delivery you’re in: when the feet establish a windup stance, the pitcher follows the windup sequence, and when the feet are in the set stance (both feet on or near the rubber, with the motion ready to go from that position), the pitch is delivered from the set. The other body parts—hands, head, or torso positions—can move within either stance, but they don’t by themselves determine which delivery you’re using. So the feet position is the deciding element.