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Originally Posted by Rita C
NFHS: Situation: Right fielder is standing with one foot in foul territory when the ball is pitched and hit for a home run.
According to a friend of mine, this is a balk in high school ball? Is this so?
If so, could someone give me references?
Thanks in advance
Rita
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ART. 4 . . . At the time of the pitch, all fielders shall be on fair ground except the catcher who shall be in the catcher's box. A fielder is in fair ground when at least one foot is touching fair ground.
PENALTY: Illegal pitch. (2-18-1)
2-18-1
An illegal pitch is an illegal act committed by the pitcher with no runner on base, which results in a ball being awarded the batter. When an illegal pitch occurs with a runner, or runners, on base, it is ruled a balk.
By the letter of the rule yes. I encourage all of you to never call this. Put them in fair territory (if anybody says anything) and get back to work. Or don't put the ball in play until everybody is ready.