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Originally Posted by ozzy6900
Well to start with, the plate meeting is no place to discuss anything but the ground rules and get the managers to agree that their players are properly equipped (notice I said managers). You don't discuss rules, how you are calling the game or any of that crap!
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My typical plate conference:
I first collect two copies of the lineups from both head coaches and scan them for obvious issues. I hand one copy of the lineups to appropriate head coach.
Turning to home head coach: "Coach would you take us around the field?"
After he covers the ground rules, I ask: "Is everyone legally equipped?"
After receiving a positive response from both coaches I wish them luck, shake their hands and move away from the plate to allow the catcher to set up.