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Originally Posted by Ran.D
...Coaches would argue the kids aren't too young to start learning...
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I agree kids are never too young to learn but my response to a coach telling me that would be, "Great point! The catcher can learn to call the pitches!" In reality, I would never say anything like that but if a young pitcher can throw an assortment of pitches with accurate location, the catcher is mature enough to call the game as well.
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Originally Posted by Ran.D
Appreciate the responses, but I'm still unclear on how to handle, or how to address in the pre-game. To me the most reasonable option would be to treat hitting the bucket the same as the ball entering the dugout. A dead ball zone (if runners have to return to last base occupied) would award the defense for an error. I like the detached equipment idea though.
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FED 1-3-7 penalty
If loose equipment interferes with play, the umpire may call an out(s), award bases or return runners, based on his judgment and the circumstances concerning the play
-Josh