Strange pitching motion: balk or no?

[umpjim]

Originally Posted by BigUmp56

I'm pretty sure the discussion here was about doing this from the stretch, Jim.

Tim.

Cliff Lee's foot position is the same when he stretches or winds up. JP Howell is another example. You can tell whether they will wind up or stretch from other cues however.
Edited to add: I see what you are saying. The step back and stretch to a stop should preclude any further windup motion. I would agree. I don't think Lee or Howell do it that way.