Nitty-Gritty

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by CecilOne

Hand up to hold pitch, is it an actual time out?

If so, why one hand and no verbal?
If so, may a runner leave a base?

If not, what rule prevents the pitcher from pitching, other than a no-pitch for everyone not being set?

No time out, since I do not hold my hand up.
On those rare occasions when a pitcher begins her motion before the batter is in, announce "no pitch". Do that once and the problem generally goes away.

[xtremeump]

Originally Posted by Steve M

No time out, since I do not hold my hand up.
On those rare occasions when a pitcher begins her motion before the batter is in, announce "no pitch". Do that once and the problem generally goes away.

Very good Post, thé Hold up signal is old and Over used, Just do not use it.