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Originally Posted by 3afan
our local ASA league uses 1 ump for 7-8 .... and i'm not stopping "hey batta batta swing" either and I have never come across an umpire that did
really? you'd make 'em shut up?  |
As previously stated, if they want an umpire for the purpose of officiating the game properly, yes.
The cheers, chants and all the rest of the gibberish that comes from the dugout are words of support for THEIR OWN TEAM. Screaming at the batter or opponent is, IMJ, unsportsmanlike conduct and should be stopped. And yes, I will also stop chants directed at an opponent.
I'm not talking about ejecting anyone. Just telling the players to keep their comments to and about their own team. Coaches, by rule, already have this restriction placed upon them, so I don't see the problem with holding the players to a comparable standard.
Would you permit it to occur at the 16U or 18U level? Would you permit it is AA ball?