Which phrasing best describes where the pitcher shall take his sign?

• A. From the catcher.
• B. From the coach in the dugout.
• C. With his pivot foot in contact with the pitcher's plate.
• D. B and C.

Answer: (D)

The key idea is how the pitcher receives the signal and when he’s in a legal stance to begin. In NFHS rules, the pitcher should receive signs in a way that keeps him properly set on the mound. The phrasing that includes both taking signs from the coach in the dugout and having the pivot foot in contact with the pitcher's plate captures two essential pieces: where the signal originates (the coach in the dugout can relay signs) and the required stance (the pivot foot must be on the plate when the sign is taken). This combination ensures the pitcher is legally ready to deliver and that signals are communicated in a clear, rule-compliant manner. In practice, the catcher is the usual source of signals, but the important, enforceable detail is that the pitcher remains with his pivot foot on the plate when taking the sign.