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Originally posted by MarionTiger
Jicecone, you've got me all wrong. I'm actually the coach that the parents fuss at for not arguing with the ump more. I'm actually the coach that comes back to the umpire AFTER the game with the rule book and show them what I'm talking about. That's the whole problem here. These guys know I'm usually right because I show them. I do not want to lose credibility on this because they are misinterpreting this rule in this situation. I, unlike many in this league, have a very good relationship with our umpires. I respect them, and I'm pretty sure they respect me. They know it's never personal, and I expect the same from them. We're always friends after the game. I tell my players and parents that it's the errors, bad throws and poor base running that loses games not "bad calls". Now if it is a close game and my kids are playing their hearts out and non-judgement call is made in error...I'm gonna call time and we're going to talk about it.
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And you have me all wrong also.
I've been there , done that. It is just not as important as developing a love for the game. Making sure that little Johnny wants to come back and play again next season and does'nt lose interest at 10.
I never kept a book or score at that level because it JUST WAS NOT IMPORTANT WHO WON. IT JUST DIDN"T MATTER!
Don't be ashamed of it, you are who you are.
It Does matter to you.
Good Luck