This delivery has also left him susceptible to stolen bases due to the relatively long time it takes for him to deliver a pitch from the stretch.

After coming set, the pitcher takes a step toward home and delivers the pitch.

At this point, the pitcher may make any number of preparatory movements necessary for delivering the pitch.

The catcher -- or pitcher, in lieu of delivering the pitch -- often tries to prevent this by throwing the ball to one of the infielders in order to tag the runner.