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Originally Posted by mbyron
Evans also teaches that it's not an umpire's job to tell the coach when he has an option.
On catcher's interference/obstruction, the correct mechanic is to (a) wait until the play ends; if the BR and each runner reaches his advance base, then ignore the CI/CO, and (b) if not, then enforce the award, unless the coach asks to take the play.
Do not ask the coach what he wants.
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mbyron,
While the Evans instruction is certainly appropriate for professional play, both Roder and Childress recommend offering the option to the coach in amateur play.
That is the practice I follow.
JM
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