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Originally Posted by bob jenkins
I've used the phrase "Get Down, Go Around or Give Up." Then, explain the terms: Get Down = Slide; what's legal, what's not. etc.
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That's the way I've used it in HS, also when talking with even "coaches who don't know the rules"
Especially useful at second when the coach comes out saying "he didn't slide"
It covers it all and easy to understand!
In my training of umpires, we just tell them "never tell anyone they have to slide" If someone violates a contact rule anywhere, then we just umpire.
The way the rule interpreters are moving, in youth ball its just a matter of time and the only way they will be able to make contact is with a slide though.
Thank goodness I don't do small ball anymore, but I do have to endure it with my 10 year old ...
Thanks
David