Can anyone explain what a "time play" is?
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If there is a runner in scoring position w 2 outs, the potential exists for a 'timing play,' i.e. if there's a base hit the umpires need to see if that runner crossed the plate prior to the 3rd out being made on the bases (if not a force play). This is to see if that run counts.
The umpires usually remind each other of this situation by tapping their wrists.
The umpires usually remind each other of this situation by tapping their wrists.
Lon blue is right on...
the signal if you can imagine it, is as Lon blue described, the tapping your wrist with the index finger as if you are reminding someone to check your watch (time play).......
the signal if you can imagine it, is as Lon blue described, the tapping your wrist with the index finger as if you are reminding someone to check your watch (time play).......
this is also the time where you may see a live ball appeal(e.g. batter hits the ball to the outfield and misses 1st base and the appeal is made at first before the another teammate scores, if there are already two outs.
It's exactly as I thought BUT...Thanks you guys are awsome! 
cpttuna thanks I had not thought of that!!!!
cpttuna But if he misses 1st and is safe at 2nd on the appeal, he is out at 1st, would that become a force play?
Yes, anytime the appeal is at the nest advance base and it is a force then no runs are going to count.