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Inside move to 2nd with runner stealing from 1st
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Guest JoeR
Hello,
I've been helping coach a youth baseball team and we've been working on controlling the running game and what to do if a guy takes off early from first.
Here's my question: Is it a balk to use an "inside move" to second base when there is a runner on first that is stealing without stepping off? Obviously second is unoccupied and if the pitcher lifts his leg that can be interpreted as going home with the ball. Does the pitcher have to disengage the mound first? I know that he can spin and throw because that can't be seen as going to the plate at all.
I realize that the rules say they can throw to an unoccupied base to make a play, but I'm wondering if using the inside move to second on a steal could be considered a balk since it can be interpreted as going home.
Thanks!
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UmpJM
maven, While I concur with your point to Mike, I wouldn't say it the way you said it either. Under ALL codes, IF the runner IS going, AND the Pitcher's action in making a throw or feint to 2B
noumpere
I've said it before and I'll say it again -- in (almost) every game we do, it's going to be an aborted advance.
johnnyg08
take all of this advice. this is legal in all codes except if in FED your pitcher for some reason is working from the wind up. If that's the case, yes, he must disengage.
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