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Originally Posted by BlueLawyer
Maybe you work with smarter/better coaches than I do. I have two or three, tops, who understand or want to understand umpire mechanics and why we are where we are when we are. In this Einstein's case, had I run to the outfield, like he wanted, I probably would have crashed into R2- which is the exact reason for the rule of not leaving the infield.
There is a law of diminishing returns in discussing/arguing with coaches. It is more art than science, and I do my best to answer reasonable questions reasonably. But I cannot see the benefit in saying to a coach that I know the two-man rotation/mechanic and I was where I was supposed to be on that play, especially when he's pissed off at me about the call he disagrees with. How do you handle it?
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I do not spend a lot of time worrying about whether a coach disagrees. They fact that they are now in your face is because they disagree. What you have to do is tell them what you saw and if they want you to do more than the mechanics, tell them what the deal is. I have told a coach if they want an umpire all the way in the outfield, hire a third and you will get that almost every time. Or they can have an umpire a least watching this kind of play all the way. He might not like it, but he is not going to see anyone doing what he wants. All you can do is be honest and straight forward with them and move on.
Peace