20 seconds pitching rule

[Big Slick]

Steve, I agree with your last statement. I called time all last (NCAA) season, and was directed to not do so at my regional tournament (very difficult to switch gears, and of course I called "time" the first instance). Not surprisingly, I saw time being granted on television in the weeks following my regional.
I know it was stressed at a high level college clinic in the fall. I was really looking forward to this being a) in the manual and b) discussed at the regional clinic. I think it was mentioned in Tampa (so I have heard), but not in Philly.

I did get clarification in an email that to not grant time if the pitcher in within her rights (expection for dust, insects, etc.) and how it should be called. Ironically, your mechanic of "No" was mentioned as what not to do (as it might be mistaken for "No pitch"). The suggested language is "the ball is live" or "we are still playing" (I can provide you with the reference if needed).