Holding up the pitch

[jmkupka]

Holding your hand toward the pitcher as the batter gets set (as we all do) is not time out. It is merely saying "do not start your pitch yet".

My stance, from what I've read here, is it's still a live ball, and any LBR violations will be enforced.

To a man, all of my colleagues, many of whom work college ball, say they would never enforce it.

My philosophy has always been, if a coach knowledgable in the rules takes me to task, will my ruling survive a protest.

Where can I find the rule that will support my above call?

And I'm not referring to any "gotcha" call, but a legitimate off-the-base call.