[tidefanintenn]

Ace,

I have heard the comments about "He is strict on the rules" by several officials around the parks I call at. I do create some static with a few coaches that think they are above the rules, but I enforce them with all. I usually mention to them inpassing at first, and then I warn if they do not catch the hint. Most coaches step it up once they realize I will enforce the rules. One such example is the wearing of a catcher's mask and helmet when warming up a pitcher. Dixie youth says that anyone warming up a pitcher must wear one. That includes coaches. I catch a little flack for it until I ask them if they would like to spend 6 weeks sipping through a straw after the pitch shorthops up into their jaw.