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Originally Posted by canadaump6
The pitcher isn't likely to hesitate if he knows 100% that the runner is going. Take this situation; 3-2 count, 2 outs, runner on first. Everybody knows the runner is going, so the pitcher should have no problem making a continuous transition from balance point to turning and throwing to 2nd.
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The runner shouldn't go until F1 commits to the plate -- that is, starts forward from the balance point. Now if F1 throws to second, it's a balk.