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Originally Posted by Achu
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Hey everybody. Just wondering if there has been an official statement regarding why this move is becoming a balk next year in OBR. (RHP, step to third, look to or throw to first)
Is it a speed-of-game issue? I have never umpired at a level where this is common or even allowed, so, I'm not quite sure what the rationale would be. In my opinion it can be an effective psychological tool (or clue). Sorry if this has been widely discussed as I'm sure all rule changes are, but I couldn't find anything while searching.
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First of all, everything I have read has used the word "maybe", so that doesn't mean it definetly is.
Now , What the heck are you talking about? I have to question what level you have umpired at because, this is a common as "Ball or Strike" at all games above LL level.
"it can be an effective psychological tool"
What does that mean? This is Baseball were discussing.
Here is a quote about this move that shows the type of brillance we are dealing with here.
"I think they should get rid of it," Yankees reliever Boone Logan said. "Us lefties can't do that. If we do, they call a balk."
About the only reason I can think of, of why they want to eliminate this is, it shows up the intelligence of some of ther players. The clip already proves that it still works in the game. I don't see why they want to eliminate it but, it's their League.