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Originally posted by Rich Ives
Try this approach (example fitted to the original question).
"I read rule 7.05(g) I think I remember it saying the award is two bases from the runner's position at the time of the throw. Do I remember it incorrectly?"
You thus demonstrate a base of knowledge without telling them they're wrong.
If they disagree, get out the book and say "Gee, I guess I'd better re-read it."
Read it (to yourself).
Then, put on a puzzled look, hand one of them the book, and ask him to help you understand how you are not getting it.
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I didn't quote the rule by the specific reference but I paraphrased it accurately. His biggest contention was that once the fielder has possession of the ball, it no longer was a thrown ball but rather a "fielding play." He accused me of nit-picking when I asked if the fielder merely had to touch the thrown ball with his glove in order to get the one base award.