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A runner being deceived is not a criteria for calling or not calling the balk. Again, as said repeatedly, "see it, call it". If you see it and ignore it because you choose not to enforce the balk then that is your issue. Don't rationalize your decision.
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I would balk 9-10 year old Mustang Leaguers as well. They are balks, and as such put the offense at an unfair disadvantage, which is the reason for the rule.
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Mean old lady that I am, I made a 10 year old girl cry yesterday calling illegal pitches. But I was thanked for calling them afterwards. Parents who care, know their kids aren't going to learn if it isn't called. I think it's a matter of respect for the players and the game. Rita |
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No wonder you get all the big games. If anyone can put third graders in their place, it's you.
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You profess endless umpiring knowledge but cannot fathom that drawing a line in the sand, per your suggestion, is a bad idea. Your advice is akin to stating, "One more word from you and you're done." That is called baiting. I know of no professional school that teaches such, nor any credible umpire who embraces that tact. Meanwhile, I suggest what every professional umpiring school currently does - umpire silence can never be misquoted. You seem to believe that I am alone in this belief. That arrogance is stupifying. You criticized another but cannot accept the same. Your post games must be amazingly frustrating for partners. For what it's worth, the word is 'now' and not 'know'. If you intend to insult, don't make mistakes while doing so. Last edited by MikeStrybel; Mon Apr 09, 2012 at 08:08am. |
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We just received the league rules for my son's 12U league this weekend. I quote: "3.62 Major 12 Only - Balks will be called according to Pony and IHSA rules. 3.62a - At the discretion of the Umpire(s) ptchers may be given 1 or 2 warnings. Managers should discuss this prior to the game at the home plate meeting with the umpire." That was verbatim. This is their first year with lead offs/pick offs. It is going to be a long season. Hope all is well on the west coast. Mike |
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Oh my...so which is it?
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I'm curious to know how a pickoff from the windup should be handled.
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Reminds me of a playoff game a few years ago where I called such a balk and the coach told me he had never heard of such a thing. Or the college game where I left a balk live and the coach and my partner(!!!) (who works D1 games) tried convincing me balks were immediate dead balls. I go out these days assuming I'm the only one on the field that knows the rules unless I know my partners really well. |
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