[Kaliix]

Just got back from my association meeting. There was a question on the test that lead to some very interesting discussion.

NFHS Rules Exam Part 1 Under the section "A balk will be declared when,"
Question # 88 "The pitcher in the set position, with his hands at this side, turns his shoulders in a quick move to look at the runner on first base."

Answer - True

FED Rule 6 Art 1 (in gray) "Turning the shoulder to check runners while in contact with the pitchers's plate in the set position is legal. Turning the shoulders after bringing the hands together is a balk."

Apparently there is a case book play which was read aloud to us at the meeting. It basically states that the pitcher with a runner on first, from the set, either a)turns his shoulders in a quick manner or b)turns his shoulders in a slow manner. Either is legal, no balk. (Sorry to paraphrase, but I don't have the casebook).

Our rules interpretor then goes on to tell us that he discussed this rule with some FED state official and was told that the case book (and apparently the rule book) are WRONG, and that a quick shoulder turn from the set is a balk.

Can I just say, WHAT THE F*&%, OVER!!! I can just see the S&#@HOUSE now.

Anyone got any input on this (besides that FED is $%&#@^!)? Has there been a definitive ruling? And how is it that we are just supposed to ignore the rule book and case book. Geez...