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Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve
We would all do well to recognize that the individuals making those comments do not play their high school games under NFHS rules or use the NFHS umpire manual as their guide. They write their own manual because no one else knows how to handle the game in their state, which is obviously diferent than any other state.
Temper your impression and/or concern about their comments (and opinions) based on that knowledge.
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Fine. Does their rule set have a rule prohibiting umpires from talking to players? It would be the only one if it does, as far as I know.
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