Pickoffs from the windup?

[andrewm]

Originally posted by Tim C
. . . if you entered the field where I was umpiring with a rule book in hand you would not have a chance to show me any reference.

Squeak, squeak, squeak.

Yes, but since you already know the rule, we would never have the discussion.

So, in your opinion, what would be the proper way for me to handle the situation? (Assuming we run the play correctly and the ump calls a balk.)

Ask him for HIS balk reference?
Cite it for him (without the book)?
Accept the ruling and continue to play under protest (file official protest after the game)?