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Originally Posted by Manny A
If I were the PU, I would simply say, "That's Ball Three." No different than saying, "Batter's Out," when she takes off for first base on an uncaught third strike but she cannot advance. I don't consider that coaching; coaching would be saying something like, "Catcher, don't throw the ball since she can't advance."
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Neither would I, but that isn't what has been offered. To me, calling time and stopping play so no one's feeling are hurt could be considered coaching as you may be depriving one or both teams the opportunity to advance/retire runners within the confines of the rules.
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