[Skarecrow]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

The correct response here, my friend, is:
I learned my lesson, I was in correct, I will not make up rules again.

Please be aware, when as an umpire, you try to apply a penalty that is not based in a rule, you are "making it up as you go". This is something that hounds all of us because when we get the next game with this team, they want to know why you did what you did. Why aren't we applying the same rule when the other team does it to them? When you "make it up", you are really screwing your brother and sister officials who work by the book. Making a mistake is something we all learn by but don't try to BS your way out. You screwed the pooch - we all did at one time or another. Be a man and admit it, then move on.

Finis

I have.