[greymule]

On the 2003 ASA test, #9 seems to be a trick question:

True or false:

The defensive team has been charged with a conference in each of the first three innings. In the fifth inning, the manager requests time to discuss defensive strategy with the infielders. The pitcher must be removed from the pitching position.

Well, I'll assume that by "manager," they mean "defensive manager," but by "requests time," do they mean "requests time and (1) a representative enters the playing field and talks with any defensive player, or (2) a defensive player approaches the dugout and receives instructions? A mere request for time would not qualify as a charged conference.

Compare ASA case book play 1.35:

The defensive team has been charged for a conference in each of the first three innings. In the fifth inning, the manager requests time and discusses defensive strategy with the infielders. [My emphasis] (Pitcher must be removed.)

[Edited by greymule on Mar 13th, 2003 at 10:20 PM]