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Glen: re: base coaches.
1) the purpose of LL is to let the kids participate. There was a time not that long ago when NO adult base coaches were allowed. The LL congress (the DA's from around the world, not some faceless "they" in Williamsport) this year turned down a proposed change that would have allowed two adult coaches.
2) A player can't learn how while sitting on the bench. Being in a coaching box keeps him involved and forces him to think of whjat to tell runners.
3) It's a small field, you can direct most of the action yourself.
4) smart managers coach on the side away from their dugout, leaving the dugout coach to advise and control the other side of the diamond.
5) The runner's don't listen a good deal of the time anyhow, no matter who is coaching.
6) I'm not new at this, I started LL in '74 so I don't consider my perspective mere supposition.
7) If you can't deal with LL rules, go to PONY or travel ball.
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Rich Ives
Different does not equate to wrong
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