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This asking for time, and granting it, in these situations is a slo-pitch mechanic. All the SP I worked, as soon as the ball was returned to an infielder, and there was no action on the bases, time was called. In baseball and fast pitch softball, no. "What's the matter short, can't you throw the ball back to the pitcher". It's just a defensive move to freeze the runners in case of a sloppy throw, or bad catch.
Keep the ball live, and keep the game moving.
Bob
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