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Originally Posted by CecilOne
So, we agree that this is no problem and not a conference.
With R1 on third and R2 on second, F1 pitches a ball to B3. F2 asks for time to talk to F1, which is granted by the umpire. As she walks toward the circle, the runners leave their bases to confer with the third base coach.
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Not a problem in USA Softball, NFHS, and virtually every other softball organization that I'm aware of with the exception of NCAA. In NCAA play, runners may not leave the vicinity of their bases to talk to a coach or each other when there's a players-only defensive time out.
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