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That is why I feel it is not a balk. You are making a play on a runner.

If a runner leaves early on a steal attempt, can a move be made to the base the runner is trying to steal without first disengaging the rubber. I think there is a rule that states as long as a play is being made you can do this even though the base the runner is stealing is unoccupied.

Had this question asked of me by a youth coach. Ground ball hit to first baseman who fields it and touches first. As he touches first, his foot slips causing him to fall and drop the ball. I told him I would have called him out. Is this the correct call?

True

Thanks, thought so.

A pitcher throws a 2 strike curve that bounces in front of the plate and the batter swings at. The catcher catches it clean off the bounce, does the batter still have to be thrown out at first.