Strikeout not credited?

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally posted by WhatWuzThatBlue

"Would you force the coach to stand with both feet in the coach's box?"

* During my pregame, I usually tell them to keep themselves where they are supposed to be, unless they need to talk with me.

You actually discuss this in your pregame? I hope you word it more diplomatically than that.

Also, I don't work too many games without some sort of a mercy rule.

You do know that the Fed did away with the 10-run rule, right? I miss it a lot! I don't think anyone is suggesting "nose to toes" strikezones, but if a batter on the 21 run side is standing there on 3-2 looking for a walk, he's gonna be sitting down on anything close.

"How strict should I be in calling balks?"

* What level do they work and what are their priorities? Does the league demand umpire enforcement of them or do they allow for discretion? If they were working coach pitch or tee ball, I would discourage them from calling balks.

You were just joking with this one right? Good one, you got me! Coach pitch or tee ball, hahahahahahaha!!!!!