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Originally Posted by LDUB
There is no equivalent of the comment of 9.02a from the OBR in the Federation rule book. There is no rule which says participants who argue balls and strikes shall be ejected.
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How about 10-1-4: "Any umpire's decision which involves judgment, such as whether a hit is fair or foul,
whether a pitch is a strike or a ball, or whether a runner is safe or out, is final" (my emphasis).
True, the rule does not explicitly say that arguing balls and strikes leads to an ejection. FED generally prefers a less confrontational approach and discourages ejections. But if my decision is final, then I'll warn a coach who argues balls and strikes and, if necessary, eject him for failing to observe the warning.
What else would "final" mean in this context, Luke?