Nick,
While I am usually reluctant to challenge a person's "firmly held beliefs", you might want to consider Jim Evans' take on the subject as recently related by a well-respected umpire, who also happens to be his association's 1st Vice President of Rules:
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Originally Posted by Jim Evans
"You certianly CAN balk to second. The best example is to be in the set position and then 'flip' the ball back to second without stepping off."
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JM
(Sorry, Tim. I just couldn't resist.)