When does chatter become too much?

[mick]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ralphus84

Now I realize the defense can chatter "Hey Batter Batter!" but in our league, the chatter or yelling of "Swing" must come to a stop before the release of the pitcher, as to not be distracting to the batter.

Little League doesn't like that, Ralph... when the defense is saying something to the batter. That should be discouraged.




Therefore, I wonder if the offensive chattering previously stated should be stopped after the pitcher gets ready to deliver, even though the chatter isn't directed toward the defensive team. Let me know what you think...

I do not disallow chatter, but when the dugout starts rattlin' the chain links, I ask them to stop.
mick