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Make it simple, sweet and to the point. 15-16 year old game.
First two innings pitchers is moaning and groaning slightly, I ignor it.
Third inning I send catcher out and ask him to calm his pitcher down.
End of the inning I speak to the coach and ask him to speak to his pitcher. He defends his pitcher of course, and I explain to him that it's battle his pitcher is going to lose and walk away.
Second pitch of next inning, pitcher moans about call and I call time, "Coach please replace your pitcher. So ends the lesson.
You see gentlemen, when your the official, you have the final say in the game. There is no need to get in a frenzy about anything and no need to show anyone who is in charge. Competency can be measured by confidence. Confidence can be displayed by your demeanor. Your demeanor should never be anything less than professional at all times.
Enjoy what your doing.
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