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Originally Posted by chuckfan1

Handling ejections should always be a part of the pregame. Though it might be rare, if and when it does happen, shouldnt we want it to go as smooth as possible, as in everything else we do? ala an "Infield Fly" rotation?

I disagree. I do not go over Ej's with my partner. There is too much other more important information to cover.

Also, by going over Ej's means that in effect you will be looking for some.

IMO, the BU did what he was supposed to. He allowed his partner the respect he deserves in handling the situation. When the argument escalated he then stepped in and escorted the manager away.

The bottom line is this:

The PU was out of position.

He could have either asked for help which he didn't or "eat" the call which he did.

The coach was upset, had his say and then got himself ejected by "taking it to the next level"

I agree with Garth in that at the moment the EJ occurs we stop listening. The coach already had his say, now it's time for the coach to leave and get on with the game.

The coach got "hot under the collar" at the PU and the BU stepped in and got the coach to leave.

Lesson to be learned: Positioning Positioning Positioning. Also, even though we kick a call does not give the coach "carte blanche" to say and do anything he wants.

Side Note and off topic a bit: Depending upon one's area most HS coaches are also teachers. A teacher in addition to being an educator should also teach his students how to prepare for life. We all know Life isn't fair, however, these same coaches do not take that advice out onto the ball field. It seems as though they turn into Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde.

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