Personally I dont like the rule but it is their and should be applied .
If I dont call it a ball and the players and coach brings it up then I look like I dont know the rules and this is the beginning of doubt in players and coaches minds so they start to question more .
Lets be honest call it once and it wont happen again .
Ironically now in NZ the catcher leaves the ball 3rd base picks it up and it can now be thrown around , just to get around the rule .
For me get rid of the rule but while its there apply it .
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