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Nah . . .
ozzy6900: First of all, I agree that the coach should ultimatly be warned. However, if there are men on base. This act IS a balk.
Now, if the OFFENSE would have done something to cause the balk, that would be interference on the offense. (IE: The batter stepping out of the box RIGHT before the pitch).
But your "At no time is a person associated with the game allowed to cause the pitcher to commit an illegal act --- PERIOD" statement is way off base. There are rules concerning this situation all throughout the rule book and case book. Of the NFHS that is.
bob jenkins: The rule won't apply unless it's the fault of the offense that he stopped his pitch. In this case, the pitcher would be expected to continue his delivery even though his coach yelled "Time".
Bottom line is . . . if you are a coach and yer team is on defense. Don't randomly yell "Time". Especially if yer pitcher is in his delivery. STUPID coaching.
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