Arguing

[Rich Ives]

Originally Posted by mandotheman

Just quoting on handling coaches you dont know in high ranking games. (state playoffs) First the coaches know that you are qualified to do the games and yes they are going to try you. If you as an umpire know your job and have confidence in yourself, then you shouldn't have a problem. In my pregame meetings I let the coaches know how we are going to handle the game. This includes balls and strikes and judgement calls...lets play ball

If you want to piss off the manager at the plate conference - issue warnings for something that hasn't yet happened. Having then gotten off on the wrong foot, be prepared for a bad experience.