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Originally Posted by jwwashburn
So, if I have a kid running that is obviously out but called safe, I should get him called out?
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Absolutely.
From the 2009 NFHS Baseball Rule Book, Points of Emphasis:
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Originally Posted by Rule Book
GOOD SPORTING BEHAVIOR:
Umpires and coaches need to work together. Each contest is another opportunity
for coaches and umpires to teach not only baseball, but also model good
sporting behavior as well. The committee feels that the practice of attempting to
intimidate the other team before, during or after the game is not acceptable. The
positive values that are learned will serve the players long after their baseball
experience has concluded. Game situations typically provide a coach the opportunity
to identify a teachable moment to reinforce good sporting behavior.
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As we all know, some things are more important than winning (sorry, Vince Lombardi).