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: [ Ссылка ]
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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]
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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]
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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]
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Summary of key concepts [15:25]
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