Balk rule per OBR.

[zm1283]

Except for the local high school summer league here, most of the travel tournaments are played under OBR. The 4th of July tournament that I worked Wednesday and Thursday was using OBR as well. I was waiting for a situation like MTD had and I envisioned myself having to figure out that mess with everyone screaming "The ball is dead!".

[JR12]

It really is a simple rule, but after doing HS for so long, you really have to scratch your head when you call a balk and the batter hits it.

[Ump29]

.... and this is why I like it in my area where it is slightly modified OBR only .

[JR12]

Originally Posted by Ump29

.... and this is why I like it in my area where it is slightly modified OBR only .

I wished HS would do that in this area. Easier to remember one set of rules.

[zm1283]

Originally Posted by JR12

I wished HS would do that in this area. Easier to remember one set of rules.

I wish every high school just played OBR with modifications for run rules, courtesy runners, etc.

[DG]

Technically, it's desertion, not abandonment, but otherwise discussion is still relevant.

[bossman72]

I would say 98% of the time, when a balk is called under OBR rules, everyone is going to stop like it's a dead ball (as in HS).

When the ball is hit and everyone is milling around, remind the guys and say "live ball here men! play it!" This will get the O and the D moving.