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Originally posted by Illini_Ref
I umpired a Little League State Tournament game last night. The defense was instituting the time honored tradition of yelling "hey batter" with each pitch. I really don't see a problem with this, but the opposing coach did, and asked me about it. I told him that as long as the kids didn't use names, or say anything derogatory, that I didn't have a problem with it. This is what the rules state:
4.06- No manager, coach or player, shall at any time, whether from the bench or the playing field or elsewhere -
(1) incite, or try to incite, by word or sign, a demonstration by spectators;
(2) use language which will in any manner refer to or reflect upon opposing players, manager, coach, an umpire or spectators;
Now, does #2 mean they can't do it? They were referring to and opposing player. What do you think?
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I have attended the LL Central Region umpiring school, and this was addressed. We were told that as long as F5 or F3 were not charging the plate while doing this, it was to be allowed. We were however instructed to stop F2 from yelling " swing " when the ball reached the plate.
I have attended numerous rules clinics in the Babe Ruth organization, and certify to call their games as well. Several years ago I brought up this subject, and was instructed in the same manner.
I just started doing NFHS, and I am not sure as to their approach to this within their organization.
Tim.