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Originally Posted by DG
I think if a pitcher were to place his foot parallel to the rubber and in contact with it, while both hands are together in the glove, and bring his non-pivot foot around and plant it in what looks like a set position I would consider him set as long as he made a significant pause.
I have never seen this happen and I think it would be an OOO to call a balk.
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I would think that never seeing it before would be a good reason to call a balk. Why should the pitcher be able to circumvent the rule, which was included in the rule book for a good reason in this case? I think that at least Time should be called and the pitcher instructed to do it right, and then if he doesn't, ring up the balk.