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Originally posted by largeone59
A play happens in the third and the assistant takes a step out of the dugout (which is within a close proximity to home plate) and says "can we appeal that?
First off do not to talk to an assistant coach unless during the plate conference the manager says that so and so will be handling all baseball related issues.
Since you did answer him a Simple NO is all that is required.
Same assistant says "Can we appeal THAT!?" i say "no, i can't. what makes what i see right and what he sees wrong?" then he says "Because HE can't see!!!"
See what happens when you do not "take of business" in the beginning. As umpires unless a coach asks for an explanation of a rule interp, do not engage in dialogue. A stern NO in the beginning would probably have stopped the coaches from their constant dialogue with you concerning the appeals.
Once a Coach KNOWS you will not bend and are backing your partner, they will stop asking you for an over-turn or an appeal.
Side Note: If a group of Parents approached you in the manner in which you claim, hopefully you filed a report with the league you umpire in and also your assignor.
No matter what the calls were when the GAME is OVER IT's OVER and Parents should not follow umpires to their cars.
Pete Booth
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Peter M. Booth
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