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Originally posted by Carl Childress
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Originally posted by JJ
"Perhaps the "restriction" possibility prevents the player from having to sit out an additional game or games for being "ejected."
This is the case in Illinois - an "unsportsmanlike" ejection results in a "next-game" suspension as well as the game from which the player is ejected. The wording allows the ejection to be deemed not unsportsmanlike, though I'm with you, Carl - how will we know it's just a simple oversight or an intentional (unsportsmanlike) deception?
The turning of the shoulders wording is unclear as well - is it allowed before the pitcher comes set, after the pitcher comes set, or both? Clarifications, clarifications - where is the clarifications department?? Is it anywhere near the clue department? 
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I understand that once the pitcher pauses, any movement of the shoulders is a balk.
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Sounds like basically in a round about way they are going back to the OBR as far as the set position.
Still don't understand what they are trying to do with the restriction in the wind-up. Makes no sense.
Personally I liked the old balk rule, made it much easier to enforce across the board. Now we are back to "did he actually feint," "did he committ an illegal act" or not?
Coaches are going to say they like it, but there will be a lot more discussions with umpires now - Coach 1 - "that's a balk" Coach 2 - "no that's not a balk"
Can we say "lots of grey area"
Thanks
David