question on "time-out"

[TexBlue]

You are correct in that the runner can advance until the pitcher, with the ball, is in the pitching circle. I don't allow time until the pitcher is there.

Of course, if a coach is aware that he can do this, why shouldn't he? If an umpire allows it, I'd be calling time every pitch too. Of course, this umpire is either new, unlerned in the game or intimidated. However you look at it, the coach is just working an angle. The next umpire probably won't allow that to happen.