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Originally posted by JEL
Bandit,
That sounds like a good way to handle it, 'cept maybe do it after the first trip. I will acknowledge a "non-verbal" request for time, but there has to be a request of some sort. It can be a point, or a nod or such, but the coach must wait until I call time. How did your coach react to your statement?
BTW; It's MY field until I leave it!
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Well, no, it is not your field, the field and the game belong to the players. You are, however, the Sheriff and you do control the game.
As far as this coach goes, I would meet him as I do all coaches all the time on their way back to the dugout and inform him of the number of charged conferences left. I would also respectfully inform the coach that he needs to request time prior to entering the field of play.
If he choses to ignore you, the next time he stepped out of the dugout on his way to the pitcher, I would probably direct the batter to enter the box and instruct the pitcher to pitch.
One of two things will happen here:
1. The coach will turn and request time (and it better be politely
)or
2. the coach will ignore you and about the time he gets to the pitcher, you will call a ball on the batter.
Now, this is where you need to be prepared to stand your ground. This putz WILL come toward you and yell, "I called time!". To which you should quietly reply, "No, sir, you did not, nor do you have that authority. I politely asked you to request time prior to entering the field of play diring a live ball and you failed to do this."
Keep the ball on your indicator and then inform him that he may now conduct his charged conference.
Please note that this is the extreme. If this is known of this coach, it would probably be wise to have the TD/League Coordinator discuss this point prior to a game, or cover it in your pre-game with the coaches.