Start of a new inning

[SNIPERBBB]

Some tournaments ive done starting time was after the first pitch was delivered.

[Umpteenth]

Originally Posted by SNIPERBBB

Some tournaments ive done starting time was after the first pitch was delivered.

That's typical for the start of a game, but the new inning starts once the final out is made in the current inning.

[Manny A]

Originally Posted by SNIPERBBB

Some tournaments ive done starting time was after the first pitch was delivered.

Not anymore, if you go by the book. This was posted on the USA Softball website for the 2017 Rule Changes:

Rule 5 Section 10 When the time limit rule is in effect time begins with the first warm up pitch….
Comment: Better defines when the time limit begins.

I do like it when tournament directors use when the plate conference ends as the start time. As mentioned above, it does make the home team come out and take the field a little quicker. I'm not sure if USA Softball HQ is going to tell tournament directors to go with the official rule.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by Manny A

...I do like it when tournament directors use when the plate conference ends as the start time. As mentioned above, it does make the home team come out and take the field a little quicker. I'm not sure if USA Softball HQ is going to tell tournament directors to go with the official rule.

Just add 1 minute to the time limit and start at the end of the plate conference! If home does what they are supposed to do, no effect at all on game time!