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Originally posted by KWA:
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think there is anything that will nullify a balk. A balk is an immediate dead ball. All runners on base are awarded the next base, and if the pitcher delivers a pitch, it shall be ruled a no-pitch. It makes no difference if the call could not be heard above the crowd. The call was made, and all plays after that fact did not happen. ( I would have liked to have seen the coach get his way, just for spite, though.!!)
KWA --
You are correct under FED rules -- a balk is an immediate dead ball.
Under OBR and NCAA, however, it's a delayed dead ball.
If the pitcher stops, or the pitch or throw is caught, it's dead and enforce the balk.
If the pitch or throw is wild, the ball remains live and the runners can advance beyond the next base at their own risk. If they are out before reaching the next base, or don't advance, call time and enforce the balk for those runners.
If the ball is hit and the batter and all runners advance one base, ignore the balk. Otherwise, enforce the balk.
It's more confusing, but allows the offense to benefit from either the play or the balk.