[Dakota]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

I think there is a difference between a "quick pitch", when the batter isn't set, and failure to "pause with hands separated to take or simulate taking a signal". I agree with Tom in the first case; slow them down with your game mangement skills.

I don't see a "no pitch" as appropriate in the second case; either make the IP call, or try to fix it with the catcher messenger. After that, as others have said, you make the call. Personally, I look to make that call early, with no runners, sending the message that it will be enforced. After that, let the chips fall when the pitcher violates.

I was visualizing the walk-through pitch (no pause) in a effort to catch the batter unawares. I view this as "either-or" on which rule to enforce: 6-2-4-b or 6-1-1-b. I start with "quick pitch". Pitchers almost always cut it out after the first NO PITCH call.