Balk or No Balk ?

[Forest Ump]

Originally Posted by mbyron

So, basically you're asking us to back you up when you didn't even see the play?

Do you really think that F1 must gain an advantage for there to be a balk?

If that's how you read into this, perhaps. I think I was clear in asking if this move was a balk. I do think in some instances, and I'm not talking NCAA or HS Varsity, that you have to take into account is the pitcher getting an advantage or maybe better put, trying to deceive the runner. Do you consider that wrong for lower level ball?