Legally putting ball in play, dead ball violations

[GarthB]

"We are at odds in my association over these questions. "

Tough decision here. Do I believe the above statement or the chosen "emoticon"

Knowing your association somewhat, or at least several fine examples within it, it's hard to believe that this is a serious or lengthy topic of discussion. And the message from the emoticon seems to convey the impression that you have the answer you need.

Now then, Mr. Sandlin writes:

"If somebody calls a dead ball balk.....it won't be a pretty situation will it? "

I agree, however there was a thread on this very board about a year ago in which a very small minority advocated that very thing. Even that thread wasn't pretty.