Signals from the coach to the pitcher

[dash_riprock]

Originally Posted by SAump

Does the 2008 edition still quote the umpire signals "dead ball" instead of time?

The rules don't cover mechanics. The ball is dead at the time of the balk. I believe the proper mechanic is to call the balk, call time, then award bases for the balk.

[HokieUmp]

Originally Posted by mbyron

Why is the defensive coach complaining about a potential balk on his own pitcher?

I assume that's about my post from Friday. Sorry - just re-read it; should have said "offensive coach."

[HokieUmp]

Originally Posted by RichMSN

Lovely. Let me tell you: As your partner witnessing this exchange, the pitcher would have to drop the ball or stop his motion mid-delivery for me to call a balk here. I'm surprised the other coach didn't get run for accusing the plate guy of letting the other coach make his calls.

He did come out to ask, but I didn't hear the exchange at all, and he seemed satisfied with the answer, as there was no continued grumbling. I wasn't sure at that exact moment what he balked him for, although I suspected (dreaded) it was for the not-on-the-rubber thing. I went down later to confirm it.

Originally Posted by RichMSN

How did the bus feel when your partner ran it over you?

It didn't feel great, but surprisngly, it tasted like chicken!

[RPatrino]

My understanding is that FED wants time called, then the balk (perhaps Tee can confirm). However, a better practice is to call the balk and then time. If you do OBR based ball as well as FED, if you use the FED preferred mechanic you will get yourself in trouble.