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? I understand this play if a runner on second base and runner on first. But second was empty and pitcher made the turn while still engaging the rubber.

Edited 13 minutes ago by learch10
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[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.

[learch10]

7 hours ago, jimurrayalterego said:

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

How is it legal when a man is on first and pitcher turns toward first in the throw toward second. He held the ball and didn't throw. He turn toward first without making a play on the runner. Runner went back to first. How is it not a balk?

[Jimurray]

1 hour ago, learch10 said:

How is it legal when a man is on first and pitcher turns toward first in the throw toward second. He held the ball and didn't throw. He turn toward first without making a play on the runner. Runner went back to first. How is it not a balk?

“How is it legal when a man is on first and pitcher turns toward first in the throw toward second.”

If the turn was passed 1B and continuous toward 2B with a free foot step toward 2B it’s legal. Can you quote a rule that it violates?

“He held the ball and didn't throw.”

A feint does not require a throw or arm motion, only a step. 
 

“Runner went back to first. How is it not a balk?”

It’s not a balk to throw or feint to an unoccupied base to drive back a runner who’s going there or gives the impression of going there.