First year ump, confused by the number of interpretations of a balk

[David B]

Originally Posted by nopachunts

When giving an explanation, the less words used is better. If you get to wordy in your explanation, it will come back to bite you.

Not necessarily - when giving an explaination give the rule. But of course then you have to 'know' the rules. By giving the rule, you clairify why you called the balk.

Conversation:

Coach: "why you have a balk blue"

Blue: "according to rule X.xxa the pitcher must .... or cannot ... "

End of conversation.

Now giving an explaination off the top of your head, i agree, will only make it worse.

Thanks
David