Balks

[Striker991]

I am fairly new, too, and am moving up to higher levels of play. Just started doing 13-17 year-olds this year. I found it best for me to watch the pitcher during his warm-ups and note his usual motion. Any variation from this draws my immediate attention to watch for a balk. The other, more obvious balks are much easier to call. The one I had last night was pretty easy; it was an obvious shoulder-fake to third base by a right-hander. His response was "What? I didn't move my foot!" I know I'll miss some, but I am enjoying learning.