Doug,
As much as I respect your father's interpretations, I don't believe you've read this post completely.
It was specific that F1 raised his non-pivot foot and immediately stepped towards 1st base on the attempt; gaining both distance and direction.
I also believe the originator is confused between FED and OBR rules. In FED, any attempt on a pickoff from the Windup Position is a balk; not so for OBR (and by adoption; Babe Ruth).
Jerry
P.S. How's your dad doing? Haven't heard from Papa in a while.
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