Runner on first, Right handed pitcher starts in the windup position. Steps back with Right foot and moves hands as if going to deliver a pitch. Spins and throws to 2nd as runner steals. This seems like the pitcher is deceiving the runner and should be a balk? how does it sound to you guys. (13-14 year olds)
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I had one of these yesterday. I called a balk.
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Dave,
You have the right ruling (BALK) and partially identified the key (simulating a pitch). However, that last sentence is totally wrong. The pitcher disengaged LEGALLY with pivot foot (right foot for right hand pitcher). Therefore, this is ruled a balk because the pitcher simulated a pitch while NOT IN CONTACT with the pitcher's plate (NF rule 6-2-5). |
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Gentlemen, whether he stepped off legally or illegally, he began his moton to pitch to the plate and did not continue. Thats a balk, and it just doesn't matter afterwards.
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