Thank you all, for your input about the balks.
For the record, no one was deceived in either case but, I understand where you are coming from Steve. Everyone knew on the ball field that the pitcher was stepping off because the coach yelled it out. I use the word technical because NO ONE was deceived on either of these. Again they were mediocre teams. One can find fault with selective enforcement of the rules but, we all know that in any given game and because of ambiguity in the rules, it happens. I have called these in more competive levels.
As far as comments from the coach, as shown, there are different approaches on how one handles them, in officiating their contests. That is something each one of us has to deal with on the field and after the games if applicable.
Have a good season all.
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