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This is crazy
It's obvious that continuing action as described with the balk is if the ball is thrown wild, or there is a pitch and the ball is hit.
In the play described it's dead.
That's why NAPBL puts in to call "that's a balk" and then wait to call time. (just in case there is more action)
Since I mostly call FED it's dead immediately.
When I do OBR, I usually wait a little longer (if a play is made) but will call "that's a balk" and throw my hands up to signal time.
Might not be by the book, but it works. In 19 years of calling I have never had a problem with a balk call.
Bfair says you could call it either way and get away with it, but that's simply not true.
The play to first is a balk.
Kill the play and award the base.
End of discussion. If you were to rule any other way, then I will have to come behind you next week and explain it correctly to the coach.
Thanks
David
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