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Originally Posted by Matt

Yes, LL uses OBR as the base for its rules.



While FED does use different rules, this one is the same. On CI, there is the option to take the play or the penalty. The penalty is that the batter is awarded first, and any runners advance if forced. In addition, any runner stealing on the pitch is awarded a base. Also, if R3 is attempting a steal of home, a balk is also enforced and ALL runners advance.




When you consider the diameter of the ball and the height of a batter, a pitch two inches off the ground very well could be a strike.

I believe FED does not advance any other runners on CI (Catchers Obstruction in FED) with a steal or squeeze of home. No balk.