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Originally Posted by jmkupka
Holding your hand toward the pitcher as the batter gets set (as we all do) is not time out. It is merely saying "do not start your pitch yet".
My stance, from what I've read here, is it's still a live ball, and any LBR violations will be enforced.
To a man, all of my colleagues, many of whom work college ball, say they would never enforce it.
My philosophy has always been, if a coach knowledgable in the rules takes me to task, will my ruling survive a protest.
Where can I find the rule that will support my above call?
And I'm not referring to any "gotcha" call, but a legitimate off-the-base call.
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You should only hold up the pitcher if she is making a motion to pitch and the batter isn't ready. The batter merely getting ready should not necessitate PU holding up the pitcher -- this would including anytime the pitcher is a) not on the pitcher's plate or b) on the pitcher's plate and hands not together.
If you follow these guidelines, you are basically stopping the pitcher from pitching (because she is starting) and you are stopping play.