Fri May 10, 2013, 12:23pm
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: Washington
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rufus
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.
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I particularly like, "time blue please sir" 
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