balk from WINDUP
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The pitcher is in the wind-up not set position.
A pitcher can assume the set position immediately, he is still required to come to a complete discernible stop. If this happens, he can no longer step toward home for a pick-off if runner at third is stealing home. Which is why, when the pitcher is in the wind-up, he must step off or pitch.
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