Let's take a trip..

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Originally Posted by Steven Tyler

Your theory is flawed. Shame on the umpire (PU or BU) who is so inattentive he doesn't know the situation when there is a short stoppage in play. Keep your head in the game next time.

mbyron's "theory" is excellent. It is your [implied] "theory" [namely, that if the umpire notices the shenanigans before any further advance takes place, there is a no-penalty do-over] which is inadequate.

Yeah, I'm probably gonna notice before I put the ball in play; and when I do, the same people are gonna cease being participants in tonight's contest.