What is a Balk in Baseball? The Rule Explained.
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Published on Apr 23, 2024
What is a balk in baseball? Learn all fourteen ways in this video by former pro pitcher Dan Blewett. The rules seem complicated, but they're not that hard to get right with a little coaching. ✅ Get my free baseball rules and lingo cheat sheet: https://danblewett.com/baseball-cheat-sheet/
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? Additional balk questions answered in this video: https://youtu.be/g9rsIk-whKI
✅ RELATED Video: Righty Pick Off Move Demonstration: https://youtu.be/7WThd8w7uDU
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0:00 Intro
? What does a balk actually mean? [1:01]
Rule #1: Can't move once you've come set [1:56]
Rule #2: Can't start, then stop, your pitching delivery [2:21]
Rule #3: Can't fake a pickoff move to first base [2:43]
Rule #4: Can't pick off to an unoccupied base [3:25]
Rule #5: Must come to complete stop when coming set [4:28]
???? My video on stretch position mechanics: https://youtu.be/f8xlvTGAYlo
Rule #6: Can't quick-pitch the hitter [5:25]
Rule #7: Can't separate your hands a second time once set [6:19]
Rule #8: Can't drop the ball while on the rubber [7:27]
Rule #9: Can't pitch while facing away from the hitter [7:47]
Rule #10: Must pick off to bases with legal technique [8:28]
???? My video on 2nd Base Pickoff Moves: https://youtu.be/cg2F9ibksOo
Rule #11: Can't be on the rubber without the ball [10:06]
Rule #12: Can't delay the game [10:36]
Rule #13: Can't mimic your delivery when not on the rubber [16:29]
Rule #14: Catcher must be in the catchers box (at least one foot) [11:35]
Coaching Tips To Avoid Balking [12:20]
???? Video on mindset tips for pitchers: https://youtu.be/yDz28uN8oqA
Summary of key concepts [15:25]
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