Women's A Game Situation

[SC Ump]

I agree with the others (that know what they're talking about) that it is a no pitch. In the case books of ASA, FED, NSA, etc., you will find almost the exact play, stating that it is a no pitch.

HOWEVER, if I'm on the bases and my partner has called an illegal pitch at the plate, once the runner has crossed the plate, and unless there is discussions or a protest and my partner comes to me for help, then I'm going to leave the field and get ready for the next game. It weren't my call.

NEXT QUESTION SOME ARE THINKING: How can the coach protest a judgement call? Well, it all depends upon how well he "discusses" it with the PU. "Blue, can you tell me why you ruled that an illegal pitch? Oh, you agree that the batter tried to call time and surprised the pitcher, but you think that the batter can't call time only the umpire so thus you think an illegal pitch has to be called?" If an umpired agreed with the coach on that statement, then the coach would have a misapplication of the rules as opposed to a judgement call, and thus could protest.