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Originally Posted by Linknblue
First base coach, impacted by the "snowalling effect" and because they are behind (they don't gripe when they are winning) between pitches calls the catcher over for a "defensive conference" without asking for time. I'm trying to tell catcher to come back but she's bound she's gonna do what coach asks. I'm walking over to squelch discussion but it ends and catcher returns. I tell coach, he's got to ask for time out and not to do that again please. He tells me "Whatever!" and turns away. Total disrespect I felt but I let it slide. Never should have but I did.
Now, if that were to happen again, what is the "consequence" that should be administered? This is after the coaches and fans have injected themselves into the game and the calls and have been told basically too "cease and desist" with their behavior.
Is this an unsportsmanlike behavior that's ejectable? I can't apply the method of "batter stepping out without timeout" and pitcher pitching and getting a called strike method. What's my recourse?
Gawd, this stuff never happens to me. I'm way too good for this.  |
Actually, the coach doesn't have to ask for anything. If there is no request, there is no need to offer it unless you feel it is necessary.
All you need to do is direct the batter and catcher back to the respective box and don't take too long getting to 20. If the coach then requests time, then it is up to you to give it to the defense.