Wed Oct 06, 2004, 01:08pm
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Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
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Rule 5.10
ADD SENTENCE When the time limit rule is in effect, the time begins at the conclusion of the pre-game meeting.
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Well, another call from Craig Cress and I am now, 1-1.
The NUS will propose starting the clock at the first pitch as it had been in the past. However, they sighted a problem of which I never thought - the scorekeepers may not be ready and could cause a delay.
Personally, I think that is a bit weak as the umpire can always check with the scorekeepers after the pre-game and then start the clock afterwards, but this is what the NUS will propose, so I have pulled my change. Without the NUS support, it had no chance of winning.
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I usually start the timer immediately after the last warmup pitch as the first batter is getting set, with a loud announcement.
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