Speaking FP
, 5 is the rule, 3 is making up one unless the tourney/league already did. One minute is the rule, but it seems it should have latitude as long as the players are keeping it moving, as we are allowed in cold weather.
Besides all that, I never tell a catcher to throw it down, just "one more" or "next pitch is last". The throw down is their choice, so not my liability. Same as saying they "can't play" with illegal jewelry, not "remove it".
Also not my job to call "balls in", etc. just "let's play" or "batter, please".