Legally putting ball in play, dead ball violations

[David B]

"high level, experienced, top quality umpires".


Some respected umpires insist to me that even though the call of PLAY may be technically incorrect, the ball IS in play and the BALK must be called due to the OBVIOUS illegal act and intent to decieve

These two statements do not seem to coincide.

I can't imagine any "quality" official calling anything during a dead ball.

Thanks
David