Tim,
Pretty good. I still think 8.05(d) is certainly more "on point" in the situation described above and it is a "balk to second", but you are correct that the move I described could also be balked under 8.05(a) or (c), depending on which direction the pitcher turned.
How about this one:
R2 (only) and a RHP has come legally set. In an ill-conceived attempt to pick-off the R2, the pitcher lifts his pivot foot, pivoting off his "free foot" and makes a "snap throw" to 2B, releasing the throw prior to "landing" his pivot foot behind the rubber.
Again, to me, the pitcher has clearly "balked" in making a move to 2B.
JM
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