Small Confrentation... How to handle it?

[ozzy6900]

I really don't have a problem with the batter saying "throw me that again see what happens". That is something that I have heard (and said when I played) for years. How the message is received and dealt with could be a cause for concern.

The catchers usually come back with something and I pay attention to it but usually let it go. However, once F2 said that the next pitch would be in the batter's ear, that is where the brakes have to be applied.

I do not agree with carrying it as far as TussAgee11 did (not that it was wrong). I just deal with the players involved right at the plate. I hold up F1 and quietly talk to both batter and F2. I all goes well, the managers don't even have to get involved. But at the amateur level, I never let the "in your ear" comment go without letting them know that I heard the comment and that any "balls in the ear" will be dealt with.

Regards

[3appleshigh]

A top notch catcher says, Ok Batter here it is. Then either signal it or signal the opposite pitch. Use the situation to get in the batters head.