Keeping the pitcher loose

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Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Not your problem! If F1 wants to toss to another infielder while the new catcher is gearing up, it's not your place to say anything. When the new F2 arrives, I would give him a couple of pitches (three at the most) and then get the game going again.

Try to remember, you are not a coach or a mommy - you are an umpire!

Ozzy, where did you read that I said anything? The manager manages his team as he sees fit. But that won't stop me from making observations.

For Bob - Absolutely. If the catcher wants to take a few I don't have a problem. My comment was about the fact that the pitcher is throwing to keep loose while the catcher is getting his gear on. We all know how long it takes for a 10-year old catcher to get his gear on, once he finds it all, of course. And during the 3 minute break the pitcher is throwing, and throwing, and throwing.