johnny,
The whole point of Mark's question and the (correct) responses given by ozzy, tjones, and mbyron is that "distance and direction" is not the whole story.
The pitcher in Mark's sitch DID gain "distance and direction" towards 1B, yet it was STILL a balk when he threw there.
Because he failed to make a "direct step" to 1B before throwing there per 8.05(c).
JM
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