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Originally posted by kellerumps
Since I'm on a roll tonight posting. Working a 10-U from time to time is a real joy. No pressure, No stress, Players learning how the play the game or better yet...Players STILL HAVING FUN playing the game.
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No pressure, No stress? Well it SHOULD be that way, but I have had 2 ejections this year, both coming in 9/10 year age group! It seems that coaches tend to act more like Earl Weaver in that level.
It's been said before on this board that lower age coaches tend to mimic what they see on MLB games, and try to win at all costs rather than teach kids how to play ball.
In our local rec league, 9/10 is basically count the walks till you get 7 runs, switch sides and do it again! Few hits, fewer plays in field. Glad for the 12/8/6 run rule and 90 min time limit. I still enjoy 9/10 age bracket, but a steady diet of that is NOT conducive to becoming a better umpire!