Mixing the Set and Windup Positions

[Coach Dykhoff]

The two parts of the rules that I feel make this a balk are:

1) When he steps back while in the set position it is toward first base which makes this a balk.

2) When he steps back while in the set position he is bringing his free foot off the ground to step back (Not going to the plate but doing a windup) which makes this a balk.

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by Coach Dykhoff

The two parts of the rules that I feel make this a balk are:

1) When he steps back while in the set position it is toward first base which makes this a balk.

2) When he steps back while in the set position he is bringing his free foot off the ground to step back (Not going to the plate but doing a windup) which makes this a balk.

Both of these say, "While in the set position".

What part of the "Windup position" rule has he broken? MByron is envisioning the initial foot setup as the problem. In my head, I'm not - but I might not be envisioning exactly what this kid did. It's very HTBT.

[Coach Dykhoff]

The rule that he has broken is he is setup in the set position. Is he not?

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by Coach Dykhoff

The rule that he has broken is he is setup in the set position. Is he not?

I don't know... I'm not there.

[jdmara]

Originally Posted by Coach Dykhoff

The rule that he has broken is he is setup in the set position. Is he not?

If his non-pivot foot is not (or nearly) in contact with the pitcher's plate, he is in the set position. He has balked by not throwing to first IMO.

-Josh