Situation may dictate an extra 20 seconds or so, but what I do is;
Make a note of conference,
Brush off plate,
Reload w/sunflower seeds, or any other personal maintenance,
Begin my walk to mound.
Rarely do I make it all the way to mound, they usually break up before I get there. This takes 30-40 seconds or so, never over a minute. If I do make it all the way to the mound, I'll ask coach if he's making a change. He can then change his pitcher, or leave the mound.
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