Calling time

[mick]

Originally posted by gsf23
In slow pitch you are supposed to call time as soon as the ball is on the infield and all play has ceased. In fastpitch, I rarely called time unles it was requested by a player.

I guess I don't follow that.
If it's merely a custom, then fine. But, the call of 'Time' is a platitude. Play is already suspended by rule, just like after a foul ball.
mick