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I doubt I would have given 8 seconds. Once the pitcher dropped her arm, the runner has the opportunity to decide what to do. Anything bigger than 3-4 seconds and she's just baiting the pitcher and wasting time - the exact situation that is supposed to be stopped by this rule. After I'd counted to 4 the FIRST time, I have an out.
I completely don't understand Chuck's comment, so I'll let him elaborate or defend it by rule before disagreeing too strongly, but it sounds like he's calling time during play to avoid invoking the LBR. LBR is off when the pitcher makes or fakes a play, but it's back on once it's obvious the pitcher is no longer making a play (i.e. arm comes down)
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