Mechanic for dealing with an improper appeal

[EMBUAump]

An appeal is a play, whether or not it’s a proper appeal needs a ruling from the umpire. As you said the defensive manager is going to go ballistic anyway. Why not do something that could prevent it? "Can’t appeal after…………." with no hand signal. let everyone know why. Unless you’re calling pro ball it’s our job as umpires to educate. Does that mean give a clinic on appeals, NO.

[Edited by EMBUAump on Mar 18th, 2006 at 07:32 AM]