Two simple questions.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Illini_Ref

1. I realize that in NFHS rules it is now illegal to swing your arm in the "gorilla stance". The NFHS magazine said that this was an illegal pitch and a balk if runners were on base. The IHSA rules video only alluded to it being penalized if runners were on. So, is it illegal with nobody on? If so, is it called when it happens or when a pitch is delivered? I guess my question is does a pitch have to be delivered to be an illegal pitch?

By rule, it's an illegal pitch. Much like starting a motion in the wind-up and then stopping. That's a ball in FED, nothing in other codes.

I agree with others that it's unlikley to be called.