NFHS Balks

[bob jenkins]

Originally posted by jumpmaster
I agree with the no balk until set. By definition of the stretch position and the set position - the pitcher can do anything before coming set. Once he becomes set he must keep his shoulders still.

But the FED restriction is in 6-1, not in 6-3 so it has nothing to do with stretch vs. set position. And, certainly the pitcher can't do "anything" prior to coming set -- under any code a turn sufficient to be a feint would be balked.

Different areas interpret / enforce the "no shoulder turn" provision of the FED rules differently. MI-Umpire should call it the way the others in his area call it.