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Originally Posted by Bluefoot
So if you let them huddle after they have already used up their minute warming up, how long do you let them do their huddle/chit-chat, because that's what girls do?
I'm talking about one team taking over control of the field and game. They blatantly ignored the umpire's instruction, and he seemed powerless in the way that he handled it.
And no one has even addressed what I brought up about the team huddling on the mound when the half-inning is over and the other team is trying to take the field and warm up.
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If it is a problem, then address it with the coach. He/she will know what to do. The umpire shouldn't address the players in matters like this anyway. If you feel their "violation" is a case of unsportsmanlike conduct for ignoring an umpire's directive, then run the coach. But let them know that is what you plan to do when you address the "bothersome huddles" issue with them.
But keep in mind, there is nothing in the rule book to warrant this action by the umpire.