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Originally posted by Roger Greene
I agree with Steve and Bob, but would like to add the folowing.
These minor uniform violaitons can be corrected quietly and without most people noticing that the umpire took any action, or they can be enforced in a way that everbody notices and gets the umpire the rep of being OOO. (Stolen from Tee Allen)
IMO you should handle it low key at the plate meeting or between innings. The only unhappy person I had all year was an assistant coach in blue jeans who I wouldn't allow to coach a base, and the next game I had with him, he was laughing and pointing out his new kaki pants.
Roger Greene
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Exactly. When I arrived at the field, along with checking bats, helmets, the field, etc., I observed the players. If anything was not proper (jewelry, uniforms), I would mention to the coaches and players to correct the problem(s). I didn't make a big deal out of it, just handled quietly. If a coach and/or player said, "We/I were allowed to do that last game, my reply was, "That may be coach/player, but today we play by the rules".
Bob