If the pitcher steps on the rubber with hands together and then separates them, that constitutes the start of his delivery. If he pauses after separation, that would be an illegal pitch and a ball added to the count. Balk if runners on base. Now if the pitcher starts his motion and separates his hands and then brings them back together during the course of his delivery, I think there would be no violation.
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