U of I Blue,
Hard to say for sure without having seen it, but it sounds to me from your description that this is
NOT a balk, hence your "no call" was correct.
While a pitcher is required to complete his set (i.e. hands together, full stop) prior to delivering a pitch, he is not required to do so prior to throwing a pick-off. As long as the move was continuous, he is fine.
Reference:
J/R
Quote:
It is a balk if a pitcher
1. hesitates in or interrupts his motion to join hands, pitch throw, or disengage. [8.01b][NFHS 6-1-1]
However, it is not a balk if a pitcher who has begun his motion to join hands shifts in a fluid and continuous motion to throw or disengage the rubber. ...
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JM