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Old Wed Feb 08, 2006, 01:59pm
tiger49 tiger49 is offline
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I agree with Blaine. Being a fellow Canadian umpire we are taught to do the exact same thing as Blaine metioned. Advise quietly but don't not call a balk because he hasn't been warned. If you see a problem that may lead to a balk correct it.

Example: Team is getting blown out and F1 is losing it. He steps on the rubber after giving up a 2-run double and is set well before the batter is ready. Two things may happen A) Quick Pitch or B) He will set twice. Call time sweep the plate and have the catcher go out and settle him down.
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