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If there are no other runners, I will call time as soon as she requests it. Other runners, then I've got to take a peek to ensure that everyone has settled.
Regardless of my timing of the call, if the runner gets off the base and is tagged, then she is dead. And a lesson can be taught - umpires call time, not players or coaches. Players are liable for their own actions prior to time out.
Reminds me of my pet peeve - coaches calling "Time" after ball four and are halfway to the pitcher when I see them. If a pitcher is struggling, I will anticipate this happening and will be watching to head it off. But every once in awhile I get blindsided, especially by a coach coming from 3B bench. Then it's "Get off the field, Coach. Ball is still live!"
WMB
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