two quick questions

[PeteBooth]

The umpire said because the ball was dead once it hit the ground. This did not make sense.

I know you spoke kindly to the umpire, but here is the point.

When you as a coach feel that a rule has been misapplied it's simple. No need to carry the discussion any further.

Once blue said because the ball was dead once it hit the ground. The next words out of your mouth should have been "ok I protest"

Assuming this league has protest procedures in place. If they do not have protest procedures then simply report this incident to the UIC.

The umpire (assuming he was not solo) should also check with his partner on a rule interpretation to make sure it is right.

The rule reference was given to you. Rule 2.00 defintion of ball.

Pete Booth