[BayouUmp]

Had plate in Dixie Boys game last night and pitcher was not allowing batter to get set before delivering the pitch. He was actually coming set before batter even entered the box then attempting to deliver as soon as batter stepped in.

After a warning, I started holding up my hand until the batter was set, then signaling to the pitcher he could deliver the pitch.

With a runner on 1st, left-handed pitcher came set, batter started to enter the box, I had my hand up and without even looking at the plate, pitcher made a legal move to 1st and caught runner off the bag. A run-down ensued and eventually a bad throw left the runner safe at 2nd.

Defensive coach then argued, runner should be sent back to 1st since I had my hand up and therefore 'Time' was called.

I refused his request stating I was not calling 'Time', just trying to allow the batter to come set and avoid a 'No pitch'. Now, if the run-down had been successful, I would not have heard a peep from this coach.

Thoughts from others on this?