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Originally Posted by jTheUmp
It causes some confusion, to be sure, but I try to make sure I get the coaches (especially the 11U coaches) on my side and ask them to instruct their players to "fall back" when necessary, because they players will listen to their coaches voice and not my voice.
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In the younger leagues we sometimes have to blow the whistle to stop the play and remind the players about the rule (in the heat of battle and all). Thankfully, the coaches are pretty good about it.
These next two weeks/weekends are "playoff time" however, so, much good demeanor and sportsmanship will go out the window as the players endeavor to witn their trophies and make the All Star Team, coaches to get their "pay raises" and win "coach of the yr" honors, and for their parents to secure those coveted scholarships for the D1 schools of their choice! (sarc)
Should be fun starting at 6:15 tonight! HOORAH!