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					Originally Posted by njdevs00cup
					
				 Does the rule apply only to first base (FED rules) that the F3 must be holding the runner on the bag to receive a pick off throw?  Provided 3B is occupied, is it a balk to throw to F5 who is off the bag? | 
	
 To answer your question,  The fielder receiving the pick off throw from the pitcher must be within reach of the occupied base for the throw NOT to be a balk.