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Originally posted by bushfire
It seems that most of the coaches/players think now that they must not be in the basepath until they have possession of the ball. It will be a slow education process.
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In the few 'proper' base blocking plays I have called out, so far this season, I have had a coach querying the call. They are most suprised when I explain the interpretation and advise them, as you do, to play it just the same way they always have and leave the judgment call to the ump - just like they always should have. You are right, we are embarking on yet another education process, but one that need not have been required if only the coaches took the time to seek out their local UIC/SDU and ask about rule change. Worse however, is the spectators who are now baying for blood on every possible (in their eyes) obstruction!
[Edited by Martin T. on Dec 2nd, 2002 at 11:37 PM]