Thank you for the very clear presentation. I will tell you (even though some of you know) I was the coach of the catcher.
It wasn't a malicious attack, although she did knock her several feet on impact, but her head was not down she didn't lower a shoulder and she didn't alter her line.
My bad, on the appeal. I read the rule wrong previously. I will come here for advice from now on though. I posted this on eteamz and the responses were unclear and people very sensitive and got off the subject very quickly.
He probably was saving me from being booted, he said he didn't hear the other coach harp at me, and would have acted differently if he had. Field umpire a great guy and will have to tell the kid behind the plate that he handled the call and the situation very well.
Local league play though and she made a fool of herself by acting without class, so others will remember. What comes around goes around.
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