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Old Sat Jul 07, 2007, 10:11pm
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Say Goodbye to That Tournament

Sounds as if the TD has no control or idea about game mgt. You were right to run the coach. Here are a few ideas of how to handle that situation, and the ensuing S/H:

1) The Balk.
Once you call a balk, in Fed, it is a dead ball. The H/C is entitled to an explanation. He is not entitled to a discussion, or to put on a show to rile up the crowd or players. I would have engaged him, and explain what the pitcher did, then send him to the dugout. When he went to the mound and started the theatrics, he has now punched his own ticket, and should be dumped immediately.

2) Post Ejection Game Mgt
After you have run him, do not turn away and let him chase you. Tell him what he did, and why you ran him, and that it is time for him to go. Your partner should be on the way, and when you turn your back to go to your position, your partner is to get between the 2 of you, and escort him to the exit. This is the same at any level of baseball. He is to be out of site and sound.

3) It is your job to write the ejection report, call your assignor right after the game with the facts. It is not your job to discuss anything with the T/D during the game. Move on from there.

Good Luck!
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