Rule sets / NCAA / Quick-Pitch Balk

Quick-Pitch Balk

A pitcher may not deliver a pitch before the batter is reasonably set in the box. Doing so is a balk.

NCAA Rule 9-3-d

If there is a runner or runners, a balk shall be called for the following action by a pitcher:

Making an illegal pitch, such as a quick pitch.

Note: If a runner on third base breaks for home plate, the pitcher may speed up thedelivery but must continue to use a normal pitching sequence and arm action.

What happens

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Why it's a balk

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How to avoid it

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Video examples

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