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Originally posted by cowbyfan1
Varsity I balk the turn of the shoulders set or not. JV I warn the kid and then balk him. If he turns the shoulders as he is going to the set position I let it go because there is nothing that says he has to come set the same way everytime.
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I'm sure you are talking FED here because a turn of the shoulders in OBR is not listed as a balk.
Just to clarify.
In our area, we will balk the shoulder turn, but most of the time we will give the kid a warning on the first violation unless he actually does deceive the runner and get an out on the play.
Most of the kids simply haven't been taught. Kid the other night turned, and when I said something to him, he asked "what do you mean?"
The kid is only a soph. but still coaches don't take time to teach the rule differences.
Thanks
David