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Originally Posted by dnorthen
This has caused some recent confusion with our umpiring group and would appreciate a few comments.
The 2007 OBR states that the penalty for doing this is to call a ball. However, I was under the impression that with runners on base it is a balk. Is this incorrect? The OBR doesn't state a balk as the penalty with runners on. I believe that the LL Rule Book does state this is a balk in Junior/Senior leagues. What is the correct call with runners on base, always just a ball?
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Always just a ball. The LL Rule Book states that it is a ball only, but that the pitcher shall be warned that repeated violations can result in removal from the game. Rule 8.02(a)1.