Bad Game Management

[canadaump6]

I posted this video in the baseball part of the forum but it didn't generate a lot of discussion. Let me know what you guys think these umps could have done better:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uurC8...eature=related

[3afan]

well you can't really tell what is said, kinda hard to judge the umps based on whats there

[SWFLguy]

Gave me flashbacks and reminded me why I stopped calling "adult" softball years ago ! It also recalls a time when I was working men's fastpitch in the sticks and after a call, a player yelled to me "that was a bush league call".
I put my arms out and looked around the hills and woods that surrounded the field and shrugged my shoulders as if to say--"well" ??

[NCASAUmp]

I can't hear a darned thing anyone says. All I can tell is that #1 from the blue team is "just one of those guys." HP ump did make one mistake in "chasing" #1 to the shortstop position to give him his warning. I'd have only taken a few steps forward (10-15 feet or so), and calmly said, "short, cool it, let's play ball."

Based on the very limited info, the only thing I'd recommend (that may have happened, but the video didn't show) is to pull the coach/captain aside and tell him to cool his player.

[7in60]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I'd have only taken a few steps forward (10-15 feet or so), and calmly said, "short, cool it, let's play ball."

Based on the very limited info, the only thing I'd recommend (that may have happened, but the video didn't show) is to pull the coach/captain aside and tell him to cool his player.

I like suggestion #1. Address the player, but keep it simple, and allow others the benefit of hearing it, too.

It's rare for teams to trash talk like that. Once players started, I'd call both captains in and warn them that the next player who makes a comment to the other team will be ejected.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by 7in60

It's rare for teams to trash talk like that. Once players started, I'd call both captains in and warn them that the next player who makes a comment to the other team will be ejected.

Rare? Where do you live? I'd like to call there!

But yes, I agree - pull the coaches/captains aside and tell them to cool their players, or some guys will have to explain to their wives why they're home early from the game.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by 7in60

It's rare for teams to trash talk like that. Once players started, I'd call both captains in and warn them that the next player who makes a comment to the other team will be ejected.

Ultimatums will only get an umpire in trouble. Drawing a line in the sand is only invitation for a test.

Simply tell the coaches to control their teams because if they cannot do there, there is no reason for THEM to be there.