[ozzy6900]

Well, Coach, it really doesn't matter what we say about your question. What matters is the level of training of your league's umpires! We may tell you that this move is legal but your on the field umpire may tell you the move is a balk. Now the only way out is to protest. Unfortunately, it is the judgment of the on the field umpire as to whether your pitcher made a move to the plate so guess what, you will loose the protest.

Why not try teaching a decent spin move to the pitchers. Even the untrained umpire will let a good spin move go. Then teach your fielders to pay attention to the runner. Above all, teach the fielders not to jump the gun and yell "He's going" every time the runner flinches. Lastly, go back to the pitchers and teach them how to throw a strike to 2nd base without sailing the ball to center field or drilling the ball into the ground!