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quote:Originally posted by NJGuy:
Runner on 3rd. RH Pitcher takes full wind-up. Facing the plate, right foot on the mound. Natural rocker step has his left foot stepping back and to the left. Umpire calls balk because he is "stepping" towards 1B, but going home. Since almost all RHP first step in this general direction, would seem like all full wind-up would be a balk. (14u level)
quote:Originally posted by dash_riprock:quote:Originally posted by NJGuy:
Runner on 3rd. RH Pitcher takes full wind-up. Facing the plate, right foot on the mound. Natural rocker step has his left foot stepping back and to the left. Umpire calls balk because he is "stepping" towards 1B, but going home. Since almost all RHP first step in this general direction, would seem like all full wind-up would be a balk. (14u level)
No balk under any rule set. Awful umpiring.
quote:Originally posted by standballdad:
Did the umpire tell you that's why he called the balk? or was that your guess? If that's what he told you then,it was a terrible call. I am thinking maybe your pitcher separated his hands at some point or maybe made an deceptive move of some sort.
