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Originally Posted by ILRef80
Yeah, I was trying to keep the catchers moving as best I could. Do you think it would be out of place to ask the coach to get the catcher ready with 2 outs? I don't want that to be looked at as me being partial (anticipating the 3rd out). In every single inning, we started as soon as the catcher came out of the dugout...it wouldn't matter, the catcher is barely able to get it back to the pitcher, let alone getting it to 2b.
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Yes, have them get the catcher ready as long as he is not scheduled as the on-deck hitter. Just like the pros, when they are done batting or running the bases, they put their gear on. Have them start getting that catcher ready as soon as he is no longer batting or getting ready to bat. Tell them to have him keep his shin guards on until he comes out on deck. Little things like this can shave a half hour off games. Also, they can have each coach or a player help get the catcher dressed. One helps with the protector and one takes each shin guard. This speeds it up even more.
In leagues like this, where the players and coaches are very inexperienced, I will often address the entire team with helpful tips to get them to do things in a more "baseball-like" manner. I have been thanked for my help many times over, so I know my input has been well received. Just do this in a friendly, non-threatening manner and don't be a hard-a$$ about it.
