Being Lotsa balk talk.....

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Originally posted by DownTownTonyBrown
I don't have access to OBR 8.05(e). What does it say?

If the PU was holding his hand up for no pitch... what can happen? Is this not a deadball? FED mechanic shows the no pitch signal and says "Do not pitch, the ball is dead."

While the PU's NO PITCH signal is up:
Can the pitcher make a pick-off attempt? Can the BU call a balk?

In FED ball I would answer "No" to both of these questions. What is the ruling in OBR?

There is no "hold up F1" in professional baseball. That is not a mechanic taught. In this case, OBR, directs you to call a balk. The base umpire would most likely have the best look at the pitcher's feet in this case. A balk should be called as soon as he begins his delivery.