Hidden ball trick (it finally worked)

[Forest Ump]

Originally Posted by Rich Ives

There is nothing in the JEA that says anything to the effect that "close enough" is a balk. I don't have his balk video though and he may have it there.

I have the Jim Evans DVD cued up to "Deliberately Deceiving". He points out that being on the mound is not a balk until the pitcher steps on the rubber. He steps on the rubber to demonstrate. He then says "or if the pitcher stands astride the rubber". He demonstrates this by straddling the rubber.

He finishes by saying. “High School and College interpretations vary on this enforcement. Many amateur leagues consider it a violation if the pitcher is on the dirt when the hidden ball trick is being executed. Check with your local association”

Best money I have spent was on this DVD. You can cue it up to any balk scenario you need.