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I see your points, but my point is IF IF IF we use a clock, we need to use it. Would you do the same an any other timed sport (well.................. except for the ever silly, phantom clock in soccer) Game is on until horn sounds.
In Indiana NSA ball, we have the clock on backstop for all to see. Which is how it should be - again - IF IF IF we say we use a clock. Otherwise, we should say, game is about 75 min, or 90 min, or whatever.
We expect the coaches to manage their time accordingly, so we cannot penalize for good (within the rules) game management.
Example - Home team down 5 runs and batting as time approaches. They ralley and score 3, but now have 2 out and 0 runners. 60 seconds remaining, batter steps on plate and bunts. Dead ball. Next inning. Home team bought themselves another shot - well within the rules. No way I say sorry coach, 0:49 seconds rounds down to 0. I simply say, bummer - we got a good coach and another inning to play.
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