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Originally Posted by GarthB
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.
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I do just the opposite -- ask the "legally equipped" question first, then ask the coach to cover the ground rules.
The point is, that's enough.