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It seems like we are confusing set position with "coming set".
All of the answers are good, but to clarify - from the set position, he cannot step forward first with the foot that is engaged with the pitching plate.
If he does, it is a balk because he failed to deliver a pitch after having engaged the pitching plate and then stepping forward.
All balks are "technical" in nature. I still hear guys saying, "Balk, he stepped off with the wrong foot." No, he stepped off with the correct foot, he just didn't deliver a pitch. Sorry for being so "technical".
Balks are easy calls, if it fooled you - call it. We penalize those who cheat are stupid. most of the time they are both.
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