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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA
Agree with the preventive umpiring measure of just calling time if you see this.
However, I don't believe the umpire who made the call against UCLA a few years back took any grief. If I remember correctly, Enquist seemed more frustrated with the player than angry at the umpire.
Reason you kill the play is that even though the move may look innocent, at what point do you determine it is okay and not a ploy trying to get a slight jump?
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Which is why I included " if clearly not for taking a lead".
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