This same scenario happened to me my very first year. Defense had no clue what to do. None of the best advice would have helped them in this situation. The players could not throw or even catch a ball, etc.
OC repeatedly took advantage of the other team and went ballistic when I allowed a time out. He told the local LL board (other coaches) his side of the story and they bought it hook, line and sinker. I became the NEW OOO!
So I use the red flag I am suppose to drop when a runner leaves base early. If the runner returns to base soon after or action proceeds on the runner, I either wait or tell the catcher to stand on the plate and impersonate Clint Eastwood. Otherwise, I wave the red flag and call time out after all action has come to a complete stop. Then I warn both coaches that we have a time limit and resume the game.
I smile and wave the little red flag at them when asking me for a little league rule reference number found in Chapter 5.10, 9.01 and 9.04. Play Ball!
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This is my first go on this website. But I have read a lot of the BS provided by all the UMP-PITS and other RATS on this site. Please end your SOB-teamz stories, shut-up and PLAY FAIR!
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