Visiting HC crosses the Chalk line

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by SAump

Who do you think you are? Don't come off sounding like a pompous donkey by adding these words because it would complicate issues. There are many others words to choose such as, "Coach, I'll handle it," or "Coach, please return to your dugout." Don't be gving the OC advice like such a wise guy either. He will not appreciate being told to do it. If you persist in talking to coaches in this manner, you better hope they plan on playing on your field if you want to umpire there again.

The last time I heard an umpire refer to "his" field, the home coach responded with, "YOUR field? Good. Your field needs to be mowed and lined before Saturday's tournament."