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Originally posted by bob jenkins
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Originally posted by David B
I wasn't as clear as I should have been about the arms. He actually started his motion just like a pitch.
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Then it was a balk. No question.
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That's why as BU I could not really tell that and did not call anything.
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Now I'm confused -- how could you not see this as BU? If F1 is throwing to third, (generally) the motion is to raise the throwing hand to about the ear, turn, step and throw (all in one motion). The glove hand is not raised.
If F1 is pitching (or feinting a pitch), (generally) the motion is to raise both hands above the head -- a BU can see that.
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Good point Bob. BU should be able to see it. In reality I was not paying close attention and after the move I said that's a balk, but I let it go.
I talked with my PU later and he made the typical comment "but he stepped back first."
When I told the coach I would get a rule reference for him later, he told me they had used it all year in HS and never had it called. That surprised me since his team made it all the way to the playoffs in 2A.
I got him the rule, he used the move anyway. Guess he thought I was bluffing.
Thanks
David