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At some point the game has to go on. And if one allows the game to be delayed again and again, then control of the game is lost.
It's real simple lets play ball. And if they refuse then what. Dead ball, can't award a ball. The game has to continue.
Keep the game flowing. Don't tell me that an umpire is not in control of the flow of the game.
There is a rule that the pitcher has 20 secs to get the ball and make a pitch. Well he can't do it if he does not have the ball. So what. let's wait until they play their little hidden ball trick or other "DEADBALL" deceptive tricks that has nothing to do with the spirit of the game. I am not going to allow it.
I haven't ejected anyone, other than mandatory, 'malicious contact', in I don't know how long. I'm not looking to eject anyone.
But if I give a legal instruction and someone or team refuse to obey. I have no other recourse than ejection or forfeit.
If I saw a team trying to do a hidden ball after a dead ball I would tell the fielder to get the ball back to the pitcher. If he refuses I would inform the coach to inform his player to get the ball back to the pitcher. If he still refuses then there is no recourse other than ejection or forfeit. Unless you have another. Which I will entertain..
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