When does time limit begin?

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally posted by noobie

Educational (mine) question: where did you find that "ain't s'posed to wear a watch" thing? I must have some reading to do.

Thanks!

To the best of my knowledge it is isn't written in either the rule book or the umpires manual. It is written in the instructions to ASA National Championship umpires, where is states "No watches are to be worn while umpiring. Special sunglasses are acceptable. Reflectable glass is not allowed. (If worn, sunglasses shall be removed in discussion with coaches and managers). Hair must be neat and no longer than collar length. If you have a beard, it must be trimmed."

These are all good general notes in gamesmanship, and if applicable in a National, should be considered appropriately professional for standard assignments. As we don't allow jewelry or watches on players, we should have the same standard; just a wedding band, if applicable, possible a plain chain around the neck if it is discretely tucked and covered by the shirt or undershirt.