Pickoff Moves for Pitchers : Best Third Base Pickoff Move for Baseball Pitchers: Part 1

[JasonBusby14]

BALK!



[3018276800]

As an experienced ump, I would balk this move on the movement by the glove hand. It is the equivalent, in the windup position, of raising your arms, simulating some pitchers' natural delivery, while stepping off with the correct foot. H.S.rule 6 sect 2 art 4d and pro rule 8.05a cover this move as a balk. I agree w/ expertvillage- most umpires, either don't have the stones or knowledge to make this call. That being said I would balk it every time & bounce any coach or player that argued it.

[ksingh29]

looks like hes behind the 45 degree mark, thats what hes emphasizing here. I dont think it would be a balk then....hes mike lumley if anyones wondering, was on the detroit tigers 40 man roster a while back.

[tonester54]

Next year i am going into leading off when i pitch i cross over like tim lincecum (MY IDOL) how would i pick off to third without making it a balk?? I need help cause ive had these mechanics for a while and i cant change them now..... So yah if you can help me send me a Message i will also send this as a message ok Thanks..

[wogdoggy]

front foot goes to home = balk...get the third baseman off of third let the runner feel comfortable then do a timing play with 3rd this is a BALK..once your momentum and front foot goes to home you must throw the ball

[xXSeanXx32]

138,000 videos?

[ubaldoc213]

expert village????they spelled Balk 0:11 (Bock) shame!!!

[DomiNATEor]

@ubaldoc213 he said not spelled it rong! SHAME!!!! (ON U)

[filling24]

@ubaldoc213 no its youtubes automated closed captioning system

[legojakeCP]

I am not going to trust this idiot.

[theamazingspideebabe]

who cares if it's a balk,the mechanics he's teaching are ridicules!

[SDSUChemTA]

I'd call this a balk because his "separation" move looks too much like his normal pitch towards the plate.

[mae2759]

what rule says you have to make your deliveries look the same?

[awilson2525]

This is a balk because he did not step toward the base. The pitcher must establish direction toward the base. The MLB rule book says he must step toward the base. He stepped toward home plate thusly...BALK!

[pmc820]

@awilson2525 yea clearly a balk

[SigoScout44]

@awilson2525 45 degree angle

[CarpeNoctemFilms]

totally legal!

there is no 45 degree angle rule in the rulebook at all. the rule is that he must go towards the base he chooses to throw to without making a motion to home. Which this is legal! he does not go towards home. he goes towards third! the reason why he walks towards third is because its really close to home so the opposing team doesnt call balk and your stuck on the mound in a "balk position"

[CarpeNoctemFilms]

which he also say "as close to the deception as we can get" thats why he walks towards third to inforce that it was legal.

[JLTRAIN233]

"you're a noob baseball player"

honestly, how old are you?

[CarpeNoctemFilms]

im 18 and have been umping for 4 years

[JLTRAIN233]

congratulations, wanna cookie?

[CarpeNoctemFilms]

you asked a question and i answered it.

[JLTRAIN233]

how does that answer my question "I'm 18 and have been umping for 4 years" big woop! umping little league with a bunch a 10 year olds that suck at baseball, thats great umping skills right there, how bout you try something harder faggot.

[CarpeNoctemFilms]

try something harder?? i dont ump 10 years olds. i ump 17 and 18 year olds. i started because dad is an ump for the little league world series.

[JLTRAIN233]

oooooooooooooo okay that makes sense when you said you were 18 and ump people your age... that makes so much sense moron

[rhoffer21]

In the city I umpire in, we generally have highschool kids in the field.

[dadawg618]

okay someone tell me if this is actually legal or not.

[gbms32]

there is no 45 degree rule

[paramore189]

ur foot was moved in the general direction of the plate this is a balk!

[Lib3rateyourmind]

No. It's not. The foot can move in the general direction of the plate but must be pointed a majority toward third.  Hence his reference to a 45 degree angle. If he goes over that 45 degree angle, it's a balk. But as long as he's on the third base side of the 45 degree angle, it's a VERY legal pitch.

[davidemerling]

Stepping to the 45-degree line is legal. It is not a balk. However, at 0:34 it seems his free foot (right foot) may be *behind* the rubber. The rules state that once the foot goes *behind* the rubber, the pitcher must deliver to the batter. So, if you're going to do this move, make sure you do NOT allow your right foot to go *behind* the rubber.

[EMUlefty33]

this is a good example of a pick-off...if you walk this off and don't give the umpire time to really see your landing point you can get away with this...the best way to defend your self if you do get called for a balk is before your first inning of work, dig in a foot print in the general area of the 45 degree landing point that is the line you are not able to cross and if the umpire calls you out point that out as your landing spot

[UrNotReallySorry]

clear balk.

[JLTRAIN233]

idiot.. thats a balk!!!! I'm almost positively certain that is a balk, if you think that is not a balk your wrong. you cannot i repeat cannot go to the plate and try to pick someone off.. your more like poorvillage.. terrible video

[bostonsports517]

hope this was a joke

[tpx178]

ha wow definet balk

[guitarplaya2007]

wow, don't use this under nfhs rules DEFINITELY A BALK UNDER NFHS RULES!!! Under NFHS you must go DIRECTLY to the base you are throwing to, NOT at an angle, this is a balk all day!

[umpire20]

Kids Don't Try This! A Balk all day!

[rtschoolboy]

if the umpire is close to good he is calling that a balk

[todd9486]

yea thats a textbook balk

[hslgndkllr]

whoa,,id call him every time

[flawless523]

sweet