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Can a right-handed pitcher make a move to first base by stepping directly to first base (without making any move to home)? Pitcher brings left foot up & directly moves heel of left foot towards first base (with no separation of hands & no rotation of his shoulders until left foot lands ) & then turns & throws to first? Would this be consider a "Jab Step"? Is this a balk & if so, why? This move seems to be similar to the left-handed pitchers move to first base. The leading foot towards first base has made no attempt to move towards home in both cases. If this is not a balk, then why do we not see it done on a regular basis in the major leagues.
Can you please give reference to the rule that proves this?
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