Balk Talk

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Originally Posted by cookie

Now here is an action that is a balk in Fed but not OBR:

F1 must come to stop with both hands together level with the chin or below. Anywhere wholly above the chin is regarded as a balk. However, in OBR F1 can bring his hands together and stop above his head, at his forehead, etc. Rule 6.1.3 & CB 6.1.3(M) & CB 6.1.3 (N)

Here are two more:

Stepping and throwing to a base from the windup position.

Not coming to a full stop from the stretch with nobody on base (by rule, an illegal pitch (ball) although I don't know anyone who would call that).