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					Originally Posted by  teebob21
					 
				 
				I never give the count on 2-1, except after a delay. The next pitch (if taken) will bring the count to an action count, and I don't like giving the count on back-to-back pitches. If play is slow, or the players are young, I may say "2-1, ladies" in a voice loud enough for the batter and catcher to hear. 
			
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 Always after the 3rd pitch and anytime the batter's status can change
		  
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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