Balk?

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by David B

No coach is going to ever complain because they've been seeing guys do it for years.

Really? I've only seen it a handful of time, 3 by the same pitcher.

Note that I'm talking about stepping with the PIVOT foot and throwing all in one motion. Since the direction of the step is the same as the direction for a disengagement, how do we decide which it is? And, how do we reconcile this with a LH pither disengaging and throwing to first all in one motion?

For me, while the technical rule is based on when the hands separate, I give more leeway. If the throwing hand is coming forward before the foot lands, I balk it.

BTW, I balked the guy again last night.