Calling Time.
I will do this in one ump when I am so far away from the plate, in order to keep from backing over a player or getting hit by the on deck batter. I would call time and jog back to the plate.
In a two ump system I wait till my partner gets into position so he can keep and eye on the field and then I turn my back and go behind the plate.
Otherwise I only call time when cleaning bases or when a coach or player requests.
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