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Originally Posted by waltjp
What part of 9U don't you understand? It's a learning experience for everyone involved - including managers.
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BINGO!!!!! This is the absolute bottom line for me in the original situation. Had this been a game played at an older age group, the young umpire hopefully would have had the experience/knowledge to know the rule involved.
I also am of the opinion that umpires, coaches and parents/spectators are absolutely not necessary for the game to be played by young uns. My fondest memories of playing this grand old game was on the sand lot with my 10 to 20 buddies (who ever showed up) and playing all day
without adult supervision. (Learned most of my adult words there though) Disagreements on the field were settled by the old free for all......
