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The NFHS overheads are FINALLY quite clear on this issue.
With a runner on base and F1 goes to his mouth, not mattering if it is the set or the wind-up position, it is a balk.
The rule clarification for 2008 made the going to the mouth situation simple.
If F1 is not in contact with the pitcher's plate he can go to his mouth as long as he wipes. It F1 is in contact with the picther's plate and there are runners on (does not matter if it is from wind-up or set, and he goes to his mouth it is a balk.
It really is quite clear in the written rule (Case Book)and the overheads.
If you look at both Case plays 6.2.1 A and 6.2.1B the violation is obvious.
Regards,
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