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Originally Posted by Paul L
Okay, now I'm confused. My interpretation is that the pitcher (on the rubber with an R1) may legally raise his non-pivot foot straight up before making a motion to first or the plate (is this the "balance point"?), and then throw to either first or home.
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It's (aparently) the fault of the english language that this can't be properly explained / understood. (I say that becasue it's been tried many times on the boards without much success).
So, try this:
Suppose BR missed first on a double. Time is called. The defense wants to appeal. RH F1 takes the rubber and the ball is put back in play. F1 asumes a set position (why? who cares!). F1 turns, steps (step means lifts the foot slightly and puts in down in a position closer to) to first and throws the ball for the appeal.
That's approximately the move he can make from the rubber on a pick-off. Any earlier / additionl motion would prohibit F1 from throwing to first.