I throw it back most of the time (because it saves time) UNLESS the catcher indicates HE wants to throw it. I did a Fall college game today and while one catcher didn't say anything, the other said, "I love it when umpires throw the ball back." I always make eye contact with the pitcher, and in a lot of years of umping I've been lucky enough to not make a ridiculous throw (one the pitcher couldn't catch).
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