Excessive Time Outs

[SAump]

Originally Posted by njdevs00cup

I was working a JV game today, which was moving along well. In the 3rd inning, the coach of the home team instructed his batters to ask for time (to break the pitcher's rhythm). The batters asked for time about 10 - 12 times during the inning. The pitcher would toe the rubber and get the sign and the batter would ask for time. At no time did the batter ask for time when the pitcher began his delivery. Any suggestions or is this legit?

It is not legit, but did you ask the coach about it?
The coach should only get one offensive visit per inning.
Advise the kid to go talk to his coach after granting his TO request.
In NJ, that's it, no more, ya basta!

[dash_riprock]

If you think they are doing it to get in F1's head, just say "no, stay in here."

[mbyron]

It's worth mentioning in this context that sometimes batters decide to step out even though we have not granted time out. We have a rule for that: stepping out with one foot yields an automatic strike, no matter where the pitch is. Stepping out with two feet can yield two strikes: one for the pitch (no matter the location) if the pitcher pitches, and one for delay. The ball remains live (until you call time to explain it to the O-coach ). 7-3-1

[zebra2955]

Originally Posted by mbyron

It's worth mentioning in this context that sometimes batters decide to step out even though we have not granted time out. We have a rule for that: stepping out with one foot yields an automatic strike, no matter where the pitch is. Stepping out with two feet can yield two strikes: one for the pitch (no matter the location) if the pitcher pitches, and one for delay. The ball remains live (until you call time to explain it to the O-coach ). 7-3-1

Just to clarify you point the way I understand it. If he steps out with one foot the pitcher must deliver the pitch for the strike to be called ? Two feet one strike for stepping out and one for the pitch if delivered?