Came up with a new line tonight... and had a Triple Play!

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Originally Posted by TussAgee11

I understand what you are saying. Perhaps I should better clarify sequence of events. The call happened. The 3rd base coach yelled in disgust (can't really remember what he said this time). He then walked down the foul line some (maybe 5-10 feet), and yelled again, perhaps 5 seconds later "THAT WAS AN AWFUL CALL". I looked at him and he was standing there, arms crossed, staring at me. He then yelled "HOW DO YOU MAKE THAT CALL!"

How long do I let this guy "Blow Steam" before I've had enough, or should have had enough? I don't mind coaches yelling right away, because that just means they care. Getting energy out is ok to a degree, and its an emotional game, but should I really be tolerating the action I saw today on any level of game?

I appreciate your input, and right now I guess maybe I'm debating and justifying my position, as you advised me not to do. But if you want to say I'm wrong, that's your right, I figured I'd give you all the facts so you could do so knowing the full situation. I just wanted to ask you questions on how to improve my umpiring

Soon after he started in he get's a "Knock it off". As soon as the "HOW DO YOU MAKE THAT CALL!" came out he's gone - esp if he's a coach and not the manager.

Game management is more an art than science. Each game is different, though there are always the hard rules.