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I don't have a problem with this move PROVIDED that pivot foot not only moves up but moves back off the rubber. If the pitcher lifts the foot straight up and hesitates, then he is not disengaging the rubber properly as required by rule.
I'm with mbyron that if a runner sees that pivot foot move he should return to first - there's no way the first movement of a pitcher pitching is the pivot foot moving UP. If a runner falls victim to this move he's not very experienced.
Also, if the pitcher isn't making a play and time is not granted, you COULD still have that 20 second clock ticking....
JJ
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