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Rule sets / NFHS / Unoccupied Base Balk

Unoccupied Base Balk

A pitcher may not throw to an unoccupied base unless the throw is part of a play to retire a runner.

NFHS Rule FIXME

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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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