[midtnblu]

Originally Posted by thom coste

the way you describe it, this batter is not legally in the box. his entire foot must be within the lines. even when the lines are not there you know that the box does not extend "past the left edge of the plate, but behind it( not touching the plate)."

move him back and if he refuses to back up, charge him a strike.

And, without seeing in real life, it sounds like the coach was right - you should have dumped the player for "reacting badly."

and you should learn not to talk to coaches after the game - especially if they are going to be critical of your work. And you definitely do not owe him an explanation of "crowding the plate in a way your vision is blocked." if you need correcting, that is the job of your assigner or training chairman. The coach needs to be with his team. And remember, even after the game a coach or player can be "ejected" for unsportsmanlike conduct, with a report to the state. Don't let them get away with that.

wow!