I am aghast at the very idea that IHSA umpires don't recognze what is taught at the clinics, emphasized at the annual meetings and drilled into every playoff umpire's skull each year...in Fed ball, the runner is obligated to slide in a safe and legal manner. He cannot cause the defense to alter their actions - with or without contact. This is a very easy judgement call and my favorite comments is "Junior, breakup that double play." If I hear that, it better be coming from the stands during a Fed or NCAA game. If some washed up player/coach utters those words, I know I'm in for a long game. Now you know why I work so little Fed ball.
My second favorite coachspeak is "But, they are taught to do it that way."
