Handling the Pitcher

[AAUA96]

I also don't put my hand up - for the same reason - so that other plays may happen (pick-off, etc.)

But, if the pitcher comes set without the batter ready to hit (not just in the box - but ready to hit) I call time and tell the pitcher not to come set until the batter is ready. Usually only have to do this once for a pitcher - on rare occassions (with younger players) I have had to do it twice.

Karl