Balkin Bob?

lawump · #1 (**permalink**) Wed May 30, 2007, 01:48pm

Ok...I'll admit it. Last night when I was watching while half asleep, I thought for sure Bob had the 1st balk call correct. I've watched it 10 times today at ESPN.com...and I just don't see a balk. That's my two cents.

_Bruno_ · #2 (**permalink**) Thu May 31, 2007, 03:31pm

hi,
for me as a new umpire, its not that obvious, that flinching his shoulder has to be called a balk, if he is not in set position. could anybody of you explain me, why this has to be called a balk (not in set position) and which rule is enforced.

regards
bruno

GarthB · #3 (**permalink**) Thu May 31, 2007, 06:05pm

First balk...started and stopped. Maybe more subtle than Froemming would call, but a violation nevertheless.