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[bbman]

Brain freeze time.
Runner on third, pitcher in the stretch/set position. He does not step back off the rubber, but fakes a throw to third.
Balk or nothing?

[Matt]

Originally Posted by bbman

Brain freeze time.
Runner on third, pitcher in the stretch/set position. He does not step back off the rubber, but fakes a throw to third.
Balk or nothing?

Only in leagues that use the newer OBR restrictions banning feints to third.

[bob jenkins]

FED and NCAA: A feint to third is allowed. The pitcher must step as part of the feint -- if he just makes an arm movement, that's a balk.

OBR: A feint to third is not allowed.

Youth: Check your local listings. Some follow the "new" OBR ruling above; some still have the "old" OBR ruling, which is the same as the FED / NCAA above.