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Originally posted by IURef
I have another balk question, yes i know everyone is probably tired of seeing all of these questions but i need help. This is 14-15 rec league playing under high school rules. While the pitcher is on the rubber he has his hans seperated he decides he needs to scratch his head so with his glove on his thigh he places the ball in the glove, removes his hat and scratches his head. he then reaches into his glove and grabbes the ball. seperates, and the comes set about letter high. is this a balk? I thought it was so i called it but later i was talkin to a fellow umpire and he thought it would not be.. thanks for the help
IURef
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You could call it a balk by rule, but I wouldn't.
I would simply tell him that he needs to step off and scratch.
Even if a coach was watching, he's probably not going to say anything. If he does, then you can always call it the next time.
Makes it simple and then you're not OOO.
Thanks
David