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There is a line between managing the clock (which in my moments of idealism I'd like to see done away with - the clock, that is) and "tactics noticeably designed to delay" (or hasten). The former is legal. The latter will garner a warning from me, reminding the coach of the ultimate penalty.
I would consider routine defensive conferences to be managing the clock.
I would consider a sudden outbreak of untied shoes, a sudden need to give long and elaborate signals, a sudden need to work out those shoulder cramps with lots of practice swings, etc., to be "tactics..."
I would also consider a change in pitchers followed by 5 warm up pitches followed by another change in pitchers to be "tactics..." but apparently the UIC at an ASA National a few years ago did not.
Maybe it's not a line between clock management and "tactics..." - maybe it's a DMZ!
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Tom
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