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FWIW:
I only say "play ball" to start a game. I only say "play" to let the teams know I am over waiting, and timing rules are now being applied (similar to the baseball taught hand clap, meaning "let's go!"), or if there has been a lengthy delay; I start an inning by saying "Batter up"!!. I only point to a pitcher to start play if I have been stopping/holding that pitcher; otherwise, me taking my position means I am ready, so play is live, no matter what killed play prior to that.
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Steve
ASA/ISF/NCAA/NFHS/PGF
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