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Originally posted by PWL
Before the season starts, I go out to the local high school, and work a little intra-squad scrimmage action. I also take the time to go over with all the teams what they need to do in situations like this. I tell them to always verbalize what they are appealling, no matter what, so the umpire will always know what is going on.

I also go around and explain obstruction and contact rules to them. Fake tags and sliding rules, stuff like that. Most are already familiar with them, some are not. Anyway, a little refresher course goes a long way not only for the players, but for me as well. It also helps the newer coaches understand a little better also.

if you were as good as lance cokalinski, you would do this all during batting practice before the game. he teaches this at his school i believe.