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Old Tue May 08, 2007, 01:21pm
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Straighting out the kid

Had a situation Sunday, second game of a double header. I am assistant coach on an 8th grade team. My son gets called out on a third strike that he took. Great pitch, inside and at the hands, very hard to hit or swing at. Identical to the previous pitch which was also called a strike.

Kid comes over to the dugout, in tears, complaining that it wasn't a strike. I being a basketball and volleyball official, say "you should have tried to foul it off". The last pitch was in the same spot and also called a strike. He is still complaining about the call. I finally say "you can think what you want but you are sitting here and are still out". He's now so angry he heads to the car.

On Monday when he was calmed down a bit we finally discussed the situation. He now states he can't hit that pitch. It's too far in on him. I again suggest starting early and trying to foul it off or backing out a bit. I also expressed how well the opponent was pitching him. Started outside corner and then busted him inside.

He just started officiating soccer and I asked if he would put up with his behavior on the pitch. He seemed to get the point. Little bit of tough love but I will not put up with questioning and blaming officials for your failure. Worst part is he let his team down by getting so upset he couldn't play anymore.
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