Bending the Rules?

[jicecone]

How does a right handed batter in the set position lift his foot up and throw to first before putting it back down? Won't he fall over?

"This is really no different than a "jump and spin" move; except in slow motion."

It certainly is different. In the "jump and spin" , the pitcher will be able to throw , if he gains appreciable distance or leads and plants his foot first. In your scenario, the pitcher will have to pick hisself off the ground.

Something does not sound right here. If the pitcher steps backward off the plate, slow or quick, he can throw anywhere. If he steps backward off the plate and throws to a base without planting his foot, well I don't know how thats possible.