Situation 1 and Situation 2 – By NFHS rules, the appealing team does not lose its right to appeal because of a balk. I do not think it would be different for college, either, except that in Situation 2 touching the hand to the mouth while in contact with the pitcher’s plate is not a balk. It’s only a balk in high school because it is considered the start of the pitching motion.
