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There is a big difference (IMO) between warning a player or a coach about what they have already done to not do that again, especially if it can be a potential safety issue, than coaching a player in the middle of a play.
If you are warning F3 about her position so she will not be charged with obstruction, you have crossed the line. OTOH, if you are warning her to aviod a collision (safety), that is allowed, IMO.
Do you tell the batter she swung early?
Do you remind F3 when stretching for a catch to not pull her foot?
Do you tell a fielder to get her glove down?
Reminding a runner to touch the bases is coaching. She has two base coaches for that. It is crossing the line, IMO, for an umpire to do things like that.
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Tom
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