I watched a game today where the pither, with a runner on first, would toe the pitcher's plate and stand with his hands down by his sides. He would then turn his shoulders towards first base - sometimes very quickly, sometimes very slowly. When he did it quickly the runner would go back to first. He would then come to set - pause - and deliver quickly. When he did it slowly it looked like he was just looking over at the runner. I thought this was a balk since he was on the pitcher's plate and he made a motion (his shoulders turning abrubtly) towards first. I was told by another fan that a pitcher can make any motion with his body that he wants as long as he has not come to the "set" position. Need some clarification. Thanks...
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