Another Balk Question.........

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by jdmara

Maybe I'm missing something (or am doing something wrong) but with a man only on first, (as the base umpire in a 2-man system) I'm in B. I have my feet parallel with the plate, head pointed towards the pitcher, and watching intently for illegal actions. I would never see a runner make a two step faint towards second because I'm pivoting with the throw. Am I doing something wrong?

-Josh

I was on the stick when I made this decision. Although I still think you'd be able to hear the runner moving behind you in you were in B.


Tim.