Balk or Not

[learch10]

Runner on first base   Pitcher on rubber  Runner on first fakes a steal  Pitcher on  rubber turn to throw to second  Pitcher does not throw the ball  Since pitcher was on the rubber and made turn in direction of first  Is this considered a balk? Pitcher never stepped off rubber to make the throw. Since pitcher was turning in the direction of first base while runner was on would that be deception and shouldn't pitcher have to throw the ball.

 

Many people are saying this is legal that pitcher can turn and attempt put out at Second. My main question  While on the rubber with man on first any attempt of pitcher's movement toward first is a balk?

[jimurrayalterego]

1 hour ago, learch10 said:

Runner on first base   Pitcher on rubber  Runner on first fakes a steal  Pitcher on  rubber turn to throw to second  Pitcher does not throw the ball  Since pitcher was on the rubber and made turn in direction of first  Is this considered a balk? Pitcher never stepped off rubber to make the throw. Since pitcher was turning in the direction of first base while runner was on would that be deception and shouldn't pitcher have to throw the ball.

 

Many people are saying this is legal that pitcher can turn and attempt put out at Second. My main question  While on the rubber with man on first any attempt of pitcher's movement toward first is a balk?

Pitcher can turn either way to 2B. It must be continuous and there must be a step more toward 2B.