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Few more things.
I would switch two items in the order above. I would give any special rules prior to the ground rules.
Know what you are going to say before you start. Go over the ground rules with authority, dont be wish-washy.
Do not stop once you start. It is possible you will answer their question before you finish.
When you ask the coaches if there are any questions, give them time to respond. Look directly at each team coach/rep to acknowledge there are no questions. This could be a pivotal point in the pre-game especially if either of the teams are not familiar with the field. It is better they understand the ground rules up front and had the opportunity to address any clarifications before the game starts instead of when there is a dead ball or awarded bases that they may not understand.
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