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Start-Stop Delivery Balk
Once a pitcher begins his delivery to the plate he must continue without interruption.
With a runner on base, the pitcher shall pitch to the batter immediately after making any motion with any part of the body such as the pitcher habitually uses during the delivery.
Video examples
Pitcher starts the delivery motion and stops to check on the runner leading off second base.
Pitcher starts the delivery motion and stops to check on the runner leading off second base.
Pitcher starts the delivery motion and stops to check on the runner leading off second base.
Pitcher stumbles during delivery and fails to deliver the pitch.
Pitcher stumbles during delivery and fails to deliver the pitch.