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Originally Posted by DaveASA/FED
I still don't like the idea of giving a ball to the batter if the batter draws a throw....but it is looking like I might have to  |
Well, then here is your out.
Coach: Blue, that should be a ball on my batter because the catcher did not return the ball directly to the pitcher and no exceptions apply.
Umpire: No, Coach. I suspended play to perform my umpire duties.
Coach: What? I didn't here you call time! What umpire duties?
Umpire: Well, Coach, as soon as I saw your batter head to first when not entitled, it was my job to make sure she returned to the batter's box with a warning to keep at least one foot in the box between pitches. Of course, doing this distracts me from any other play, so time is out in accordance with ASA 10.4.A&B. C might be just a bit of a stretch.
There you go. Let us know how it works out for you.
