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Originally Posted by Simply The Best
This should be done as the offensive team is taking the field and preparing for play.
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Here, it's the defensive team that takes the field. (insert your choice of joke smiley here)
And, at any level above, oh, say 14U, the mechanic you espouse would be met with a "GTF out of my dugout" look (and maybe actual words, depending on the level).
If that's what's expected in any given area, then the umpire should do it. If it's not, then he shouldn't.