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Originally Posted by umpjim
I agree in preventing it if possible. Would you offer the coach the legal option of pinch running instead or does that go to far into helping a coach?
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I would not offer the coach options. To an opposing coach that might look like, "I understand what you're trying to do, so here, let me help you accomplish it."
Umpires with shiny fresh rules knowledge are often eager to show it off and get into trouble in situations like this.