Balks are to be called as a ball in Little League:

Please note that this is a quick reference list and will not go in depth.

There are 19 ways to balk - 17 by a pitcher and two by a catcher or other player. Listed below are the ways to balk.

A balk can be called if a pitcher ...

1.Interrupts his pitching motion.

2.Fails to come to a complete stop during the set position.

3.Fails to step toward and ahead of a throw. In other words, the pitcher is required to take a clear and deliberate step in the direction he is about to throw (to a base or a pitch).

4.Fails to have both hands on the ball once he's in the set position. Note: The pitcher is not required to have both hands on the ball while in the positions preceding the set position.

5.Pitches while his pivot foot is not touching the rubber.

6.Fakes a pitch

7.Drops the ball while on the rubber

8.Disengages the rubber improperly

9.Delays the game (judgement call by umpire if he believes pitcher is intentionally delaying)

10.Comes to the set position twice

11.Pitches while his head is not facing the batter

12.Fakes a throw to first

13.Fakes or completes a throw to an unoccupied base

14.Makes a pitching motion without completing the pitch

15.Makes a quick pitch (before batter is ready)

16.Changes from one pitching position to the other without disengaging the rubber.

17.Pitches using a tampered ball

A balk caused by catcher or other player ...

18.Without the ball in hand, if the catcher or other player tries to block a runner attempting to score from third base by stealing home, or during a squeeze play.

19.If the catcher is outside the catcher's box during an intentional walk - this is called a "catcher's balk".

It is in the rule book. If it was called, it would be by an umpire taking the rule book to the letter of the law