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I don't explain 'em, I just call 'em. Sometimes a pitcher will come set and just before he makes any motion toward home the batter will ask for time and it registers in my mind, but takes a second to call, and by then the pitcher is delivering. Then you hear the complaints "he was coming to the plate blue". I go by when it registers in my mind, that is the point at which time is called. When it registers I always say "time", put my right hand up, and walk left, regardless of RH or LH batter. It's just a habit. I never point at who called time, but I don't see anything wrong with doing that.
If a batter calls time after the pitcher has started delivery, I usually say "too late" so the batter can hear me, and stay locked in my position for the pitch.
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