When do you call "Time!"

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Your game certainly isn't. Note: YOUR game.

You seem to want to extend the LBR to any defensive player who has the ball and, in your judgment, nothing SHOULD happen at this point.

I'm sorry, but that is not the way the rules are written. I would guess that even such a strong advocate as Mike of changing the rules to kill the ball more like the SP model does not actually DO this presently during FP games. He wants the rule changed, but since it hasn't been changed (if I understand his postings on this subject) he does not unilaterally change them for the FP games he umpires.

IMO, you are abusing your authority by killing the ball so frequently. But, on balance, you do get to enjoy your soda and dog.

Hmmm.. must be why I'm saddled with the responsibility of the plate in well over 90% of the FP tournies I work.. the hot dogs and abuse of authority..

IMO waiting around for a pitcher to pick off a batter standing on bag is laughable.

Even though its within the rules that a pitcher is allowed to try to pick off a batter standing on a bag or in the rules I could wait an undetermined amount of time with the Def player holding their tag on the runner.. I suppose I could even refuse to grant time to the runner holding the bag, and just make them get up watching ever so closely that there isnt a moments separation with the bag.. so as to not abuse authority.. and call time during this precious live ball game

I chose not to. WHen play is done and extraneous activity only remains, I call time and resume my spot behind the catcher.

Ya gotta use common sense in these things dakota... ya cant teach that on a message board though.