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Not Facing Batter Balk

A pitcher must face the batter when delivering a pitch. Failing to do so is a balk.

NCAA Rule 9-1-a 2025 edition

FIXME - The NCAA rule book does not have a specific balk rule for this, but it is implied in 9-1-a and 9-1-b that the pitcher must face the batter when delivering a pitch.

Rule 9-1-b 2025 edition

FIXME - The NCAA rule book does not have a specific balk rule for this, but it is implied in 9-1-a and 9-1-b that the pitcher must face the batter when delivering a pitch.