Sun Mar 30, 2008, 08:25pm
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Sierra Nevada Mtns
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Originally Posted by MichaelVA2000
After a new pitcher has finished her warm ups, I've seen umpires go to the circle and announce the game situation. It can go something like this: Pitcher, you have the bases loaded with 2 outs.
IMO that's coaching. If her coach feels it's important for F1 to know the game situation, let the coach explain it to her. If there's a count on the batter, I will give the count before putting the ball in play. If asked by a player or coach I will give the number of outs in this situation.
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Yeah thats horrible. I dont know that thats coaching, I consider it "dancing bear umpire".
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