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Unless an umpire is already familiar with a coach, keep in mind he is forming an impression of you during the game. Most umpires can anticipate and defuse as much trouble as possible during the game and know which coaches are a pain and which are easy to get along with.
I know I've been appreciative of a coach who will tip me off when they're trying the "hidden ball trick", just so it doesn't catch myself or my partner off guard. Same thing in this situation, asking prior to trying a pickoff play that is apparently within the rules for one classification, but a balk in another.
As long as you're respectful, I don't see how this would be a problem. Of course, there's always the chosen few who simply don't want to be bothered. Can't do much about those!
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