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Originally Posted by Rich
First he told me the batter could call time anytime he wanted.
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I only coach baseball, but technically the coach is right. The batter could
call time anytime (I'll be generous and say that by "call" the coach really meant "request"). He could also recite the Declaration of Independence if he wanted to. Nobody but the umpire, however, can
grant a time out. I make sure when instructing my kids that they request time, the umpires grant it. Helps keeps things in perspective and avoid difficulties later.