Well, I was hoping to stay outta this one but it looks like I can't resist the temptation. I agree with most of everything I've read so far, with maybe a small exception.
Bob, in your reply about not discussing a call if not asked by a coach. Are you talking about a judgment call or possible rule application or interpretation? In my opinion, if it involves a rule and one of us knows the correct application and our partner does not, then it needs to be discussed and applied correctly, with or without being requested by a coach. It can only save us a little heartburn at a later date. Let me give an example. Let's say a coach asks your partner "can the same courtesy runner run for the pitcher and catcher?" In Federation the answer is no, the same runner can not run for both. However, your partner answers "yes" to the coach. If you know this is an incorrect application of the rule, would you allow it if your partner doesn't ask your help? If you do allow it, what happens the next time you have that same team in a different game, with a different partner and then you apply the rule correctly? If I misunderstood what you meant, please correct me. If my opinion is wrong, I'm sure I'll be hearing it from some of you guys........
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