Appeal Play question

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by justcallmeblue

(snip).however, the coach argues TIME should be waived off when the pitcher took the mound and it should be a LIVE ball.

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where in the ruleset can I find it when I get back

Either:
1) Politely tell the coach that TIME was and the ball was never put back into play.
End of conversation. Walk away.
or
2) Tell the coach to sit the ef down and shut up, the ball isn't live until you put it in play.

In either case: Keeping in mind that once YOU do put the ball in play, an appeal can be executed


No book with me here, either, but look up:
"Putting the ball in play".

The rule is pretty much the same in all codes, although the mechanics may differ slightly.
In NO case is the ball in play until YOU are ready.