Set position stop

[umpjayfire]

Originally Posted by Klokard

Question. In College and Fed I know a complete and discernable stop is required. I have also read that in the Pro game, a little leeway is given. Had an Indy pro game last night. Ex MLB pitcher on the mound. I am U3. A few times while in "C" I could have called a balk in the College or Fed game but left it alone as I have watched countless hours of MLB on TV and in person. He stopped. But not very long. Your thoughts on the difference?

I'd say you did the right thing by letting it go. If you thought the pitcher didn't come to a good stop because he was trying catch R1 flat footed and hence hold him on better than a balk should've run through mind. If you weren't sure that was the case because it was just the normally came set, as SoCal said, the 3B coach (probably manager too in Indy ball) would've given you his opinion.
Either way, next time, when you have the opportunity, after a batted ball, call time to 'check the ball' and discretely tell him to come to a 'good stop'. It'll let him know he's close to balking.