What is a balk in baseball? Learn all fourteen ways in this video by former pro pitcher Dan Blewett. The rules seem complicated, but they're not that hard to get right with a little coaching. ✅ Want to learn EVEN more about how to become a great player or coach? Hit the JOIN button and become a channel member, where you’ll get access to 100s of drills and instructional videos not available to the public, plus tons more perks. Go here: @DanBlewett/join --- 👉 Additional balk questions answered in this video: ✅ RELATED Video: Righty Pick Off Move Demonstration: --- ⌚TIMESTAMPS - Jump Ahead in the Video Dan’s IG: Dan’s Tik tok: @coachdanblewett --- 0:00 Intro 🚨 What does a balk actually mean? [1:01] Rule #1: Can't move once you've come set [1:56] Rule #2: Can't start, then stop, your pitching delivery [2:21] Rule #3: Can't fake a pickoff move to first base [2:43] Rule #4: Can't pick off to an unoccupied base [3:25] Rule #5: Must come to complete stop when coming set [4:28] 👉👉👉🎥 My video on stretch position mechanics: Rule #6: Can't quick-pitch the hitter [5:25] Rule #7: Can't separate your hands a second time once set [6:19] Rule #8: Can't drop the ball while on the rubber [7:27] Rule #9: Can't pitch while facing away from the hitter [7:47] Rule #10: Must pick off to bases with legal technique [8:28] 👉👉👉🎥 My video on 2nd Base Pickoff Moves: Rule #11: Can't be on the rubber without the ball [10:06] Rule #12: Can't delay the game [10:36] Rule #13: Can't mimic your delivery when not on the rubber [16:29] Rule #14: Catcher must be in the catchers box (at least one foot) [11:35] Coaching Tips To Avoid Balking [12:20] 👉👉👉🎥 Video on mindset tips for pitchers: Summary of key concepts [15:25] -- 🤝 Want Dan to be your mentor? Sign up here: -- 📣 Grab a baseball book, course or a t-shirt 👉 📺 FREE Pitching Webinar 👉 🚨 My New Book, Clean Your Cleats 👉 ⚾️ Pitching Isn't Complicated (pitching book) 👉 📚 Dear Baseball Gods, My 2nd Book 👉 🚨New to Baseball? My Rules & Lingo Cheat Sheet: ✅ My Pro Routines Program 👉 📬 Email me a question 👉 💪 Free Trial of my baseball strength program 👉 ✅ My Online Pitching Courses 👉 📺 Free Mental Skills Webinar 👉 🎙My Podcast 👉