[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

The following is a list of things that I have heard umpires say they would only call if the coach complained about:

*Pitcher going to the mouth while on the dirt circle

Follow the accepted rulings in your area, but don't pick nits. If F1 is nearly off and walking off, then let it go.

*Pitcher not coming to a full stop with runners on base

Call the balk.

*Shoulder turn towards first by the pitcher when there is a runner at first

THere's no rule against this unless you judge it to be a feint -- then call it

*Interference due to running outside the 3-foot running lane

Call it

*Batter making contact while outside the batter's box

Call it if you see it, but don't look for it.

*Using a bat with a 5 point weight-length differential when a maximum 3 point differential was allowed

Call it

*Pine tar one inch beyond the 18 inch legal limit

Measure if asked.

*Third base coach tapping the runner on the shoulder to direct him to run to homeplate

Call it

*Tagging up on a foul ball

Call the spirit of the rule (i.e., prevent an obvious advantage to either the offense or the defense; if both teams are happy with where the runner is, then play ball)

*12 second rule with no runners on base

Use it if you need it. Don't count on every pitch

*Suspending a game for less than 30 minutes during a rain delay

Huh?