Saw a discussion on another board. I have never seen this and I don't know what the rule actually is.
With a 1-1 count, batter leaves back foot in box, steps front foot out to get signs from third base coach. Pitcher delivers ball before batter resets in box. Pitch is called a strike. Coach objects, but loses.
I know it happens all the time, often umpires will hold up hand, keeping pitcher from delivering until the umpire gives him the go ahead. Is that just courtesy, or what is the rule. In this case, the coach said, there is no time unless the batter asks for it and he "the umpire" grants it.
Thanks
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