Umpire Ruling Needed

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Originally Posted by Coach Joe

Greetings !!!

Situation - Bases are loaded. The basecoach calls timeout and wanted his 3 runners together for a conference. The 3 leave their bases and come to the coach who is out between 2nd base and 3rd base. The umpire grants time and after seeing what is being done, ends the conference immediately.

What is the ruling ?

Thanks Coach Joe

Just as well be the first to note that the coach is not authorized to suspend play. S/he may request time, but only the umpire may rule so.

However, if time wasn't granted and the pitcher is in the circle with possession of the ball when the runners leave their respective bases, guess what?

Call one out, then grant the charged conference