NFHS Balks

[David B]

Originally posted by Mi-Umpire
I had a right handed pitcher working from the stretch position who would look/turn his right shoulder. Why he would look over this shoulder I don' tknow other than the fact it might not be a balk. I thought the rules said any movement other than the head is considered a balk. I was unsure at the time so I didn't call him on it, but now think I should have. Any offical words?

[Edited by Mi-Umpire on May 27th, 2004 at 07:49 AM]

If its a slight turn it might be a "dont do that" in our area, but as Bob stated if its interpreted as a feint then it should be a balk whether he's in the set position or not.

The limitations begin once he intentionally toes the rubber.

But we also might give the pitcher a warning if its only a slight movement and not construed as a feint.

Thanks
David