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Did this F1 start in the windup or set position? I don't believe dflynn ever made that clear.
My guess is that the "play" dflynn is trying to describe is the old trick of stepping on the rubber in the windup position with a runner on first, disengaging and hoping that R1 will think he is starting his windup---thus the runner taking off at first hand motion as described. The results of the play and the coach's argument keep stride with that play.
If that is it, the pitcher likely balked. By stepping back with his pivot while bringing his hands upward and together, the pitcher is
(1) simulating his pitching motion while off the rubber, or
(2) starting his pitching motion while on the rubber and not delivering to the plate.
Both are balks.
Just my opinion,
Steve
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