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Originally Posted by TheSlav
Do we really want to be encouraging this type of comment, conduct or behavior? I know I don't.
I'm just venting a little, it seems to be more prevalent this season, I'm just wondering why that may be.  |
First of all, take a couple of games off and having said that, , I can relate to what and why your saying this.
As officials we are not there to encourage or discourage, teach or show coaches and players how to play the game, whether or not they know or not know the rules.
You must learn to officiate by the rules and not by your emotions. I learned this more when I officiated Ice Hockey than baseball but, it still holds true.
Whenever I had a coach make statements like this, like an announcement on the field, I would always follow up with, "Coach, you are allowed to instruct your players however you see fit but, if it is in vioaltion of the rules, they will be penalized accordingly."
Make sure you fully understand and recognize OBS/INT when it happens, enforce it and be able to explain why you made the call you did. After that listen to what the coach has to say and let him know you are going to get on with the game. If he insists on continuing, say goodbye and TOSS HIM.
After the last pitch, collect your fee and say have nice day!!!!