I had a situation yesterday that I've never had before and I've done it this way forever without an incident and wanted to get your thoughts.
Batter requests time verbally while in the box.
I judge the pitcher was beginning and say, "No" loud enough to ensure he knew I was not granting him time.
Pitch is delivered and the batter swings and grounds out to the pitcher for the 3rd out.
Batter complains that my saying no distracted him and the coach says if I'm not going to give time I just shouldn't say anything.
Do you say no or something in these situations or say nothing?