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1) If you were 8 ft from 1st to make the first call, you were too close for a force play. You should be between 10-15 feet for a force call.
2) If you were 5 ft from 2nd base for the tag play at a 45 degree angle, if you ended up there you were about right, if you started there, you were too close (8-10 ft starting point). I know you were working one man, but you are too close.
3) AND MOST IMPORTANT: I agree with Mike and John, too quick on the trigger. Probably in 100+ heat and being by yourself didn't help, but you should try to keep coaches in the game if possible.
What could you have done differently to diffuse the situation and keep that coach in the game? Maybe nothing, but maybe there was. Just something to think about if it happens again.
I use a simple question like "coach if you're trying to get run to fire your girls up, let me know and we can put on a good show". They usually get the hint. If not, you have given them a warning
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