Question

multiple-choice question
what must a pitcher do in order to throw a ball properly? (check all that apply)
the pitcher must be touching the rubber when throwing the ball toward home plate
the pitcher must throw the ball within one foot of the home plate (on either side, or above)
the pitcher must throw underhand
the pitcher must throw overhand
the pitch must be thrown at a moderate speed.

Explanation:

• In baseball, a pitcher must be touching the rubber (the pitcher's mound rubber) when delivering the pitch toward home plate (this is a rule for legal pitching).
• The pitcher must throw the ball within the strike zone, which is generally within one foot of home plate (on either side or above) for it to be a valid pitch in terms of location.
• The other options: Throwing underhand is not a requirement (most pitchers throw overhand, but underhand is allowed in some cases like softball or specific baseball scenarios, but not a "must" for proper pitching in standard baseball); throwing overhand is not a strict "must" as underhand is allowed in some contexts; and speed is not a defined "moderate" requirement (pitchers can throw at various speeds as long as it's a legal pitch). So the correct options are the first two.

Answer:

A. The pitcher must be touching the rubber when throwing the ball toward home plate
B. The pitcher must throw the ball within one foot of the home plate (on either side, or above)