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Originally posted by cbfoulds
Was it a balk?: Absolutely. F1 must step toward a base to throw OR fake to that base. If his feet didn't move, he didn't step.
Can F1 throw to an unoccupied base?: Absolutely, if it is for the purpose of making a play on a runner.
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And the runner also must be making an attempt to go to 2nd not merely a bluff for there to be an attempt at the (unoccupied) base.
And then as stated, the attempt must be legitimate.
Your umpire must have been asleep on that play, and therefore, they will probably try it again soon.
Thanks
David