Balk

An illegal motion or action
intended to deceive batter and/or baserunner

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  • If there's a man on base, the pitcher must be careful...
  • When to look at the runner and when to look at the batter...
  • Where to put his foot, which direction to face...
  • When to stop his motion, when to complete his motion...
  • It's complicated all right!
  • And if the ump calls a balk, the runner(s) advances a base!

    • Most fans don't see an actual balk when it happens, but...

  • If a pitcher makes a sudden but legal move toward second before pitching...
  • Fans will holler "Balk! Balk! Balk!" because it's a fun word to shout!             
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