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"FAKE WALK" - a distraction play
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This play, linked to above, is different, and probably legal in ASA. The batter is merely stepping out of the box and asking for confirmation that it was ball 4. R1 is on 1B and is hoping for a chance to steal with a catcher distracted by the batter's question.
It's not the same as a batter continuing to run, not just to 1B, but on to 2B over the loud call re-announcement by the umpire, and with no attempt by the 1B coach to send her back.