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Originally Posted by mbyron
"Coach, in my judgment the batter kicked the ball unintentionally. By rule, that is not interference, live ball, play on.
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Enough said right there.
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Originally Posted by mbyron
I will not punish the offense because your catcher missed the ball."
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Don't say this to a coach. You started by directing the coach's issue to the rulebook, which is where he's mistaken. but this added statement redirects his ire toward YOU, and you're (at least to his ears) personal decision not to punish a particular player.
If you have to add this, instead say, "The rules do not punish the offense because of an error or situation initiated by the defense." Keep it impersonal.