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Old Tue Aug 10, 2004, 01:45pm
bob jenkins bob jenkins is offline
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Originally posted by EMD
Can a runner cause a pitcher to balk?
Yes. Sometimes it's legal. Sometimes it's not.

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Can a coach create a balk?
Yes. But "never" legally.

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At what point does poor mechanic by the pitcher (stop in motion) delivering the ball to the batter become a balk versus a deliberate attempt by the pitcher to deceive the runner?
When the pitcher violates one of the balk rules.


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How is the rules applied in HS, OBR and NCAA.
Generally, in accordance with 6-2-4 (FED), 8.05(OBR) and 9-3 (NCAA) (There are some exceptions to the above.)

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