Excessive Time Outs

[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?