Fielder's balk?

[bob jenkins]

It is an illegal pitch if a fielder is on foul territory at the TOP. 1-1-4.

But, having one foot in fair is sufficient.

And, if you see the fielder before the pitch, move him. If you don't see the fielder before the pitch, you aren't going to notice him during the pitch, so it's too late to penalize.

[Rita C]

Thank you. That makes more sense.

I can't see be so officious as to call a balk on this though.

[john5396]

Technically correct if both feet are in foul territory. Realistically, the coach will fix the positioning, since there is no conceivable advantage to positioning in foul territory.

Only reason I could think is a cute girlfriend outside the fence. ;^>