Intent to swing

[JRutledge]

Originally Posted by DG

I was commenting on the smart alek comment to the coach about hitting a home run while dodging a pitch. Read carefully and you will see that I asked "did he try to hit the ball with the bat. That's all that matters."

I do not find that a smart aleck comment in any way. I think it is a legitimate question to a coach that is trying to question balls and strikes. He had every right to simply dump him. If the coach is stuck on the fact it was not a swing, then he we have the right to ask a question that helps him understand what he is really complaining about. I have also found this is a great way to turn the conversation in our favor when you ask coaches a question. Usually they do not have a good answer or it makes them think about what they are really complaining about and they know where they stand with you. The coach in this situation is trying to suggest the umpire was wrong based on a very flawed point of view.

Peace