Thread: balk or not
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Old Mon May 25, 2015, 11:39pm
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Originally Posted by phil447 View Post
Runner on 2nd. Right handed pitcher in set position. Runner leads off and breaks for 3rd. Pitcher steps toward 3rd and throws. Runner retreated back to 2nd. Offensive coach wants a balk for throwing to an unoccupied base. I called no balk because pitcher with the intent to make a play. Who's right, please? Thank you.
FED you're right.
OBR, with changed wording I think you're right.
The pitcher can throw or feint to an unoccupied base for the purpose of making a play.
NCAA I'll have to check or some else will chime in.
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