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Originally posted by Gold_Spark
I haven't even approached the rule book. I'm just looking for what some of you more experienced guys think of this situation.
I appreciate it.
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If it's a younger league, where the runers might keep going, tell the coach to "wait until the runner gets to first." THat will let him know that you've heard him request time and will grant it, but will also stop him from progressing onto the field.
As the players get older, you can "read" the runners and grant time before all play is fully stopped -- a couple of steps before BR reaches the bag at the Pony level, about 1/2 way at HS varsity, as soon as the ball is caught in college (adjust for your area).
The pro game has a "flow" that all participants know, understand and respect. THat "flow" doesn't exist at the lower levels, so the umpires can't act the same.