Home Run? or IS the Manager Ejected?

[bob jenkins]

Originally posted by brandda
Wow tough situation. I agree with everything Freix said, but would add one thing. At the point that the argumnet began, prior to the strut I would have issued him a warning to go sit down or he would be tossed.

Never, ever, never, ever, issue a warning of this type. IT backs you into a corner. What if the coach had walked to the bull pen and stood there? What if the coach returned to the bench, but didn't sit? What if the coach sat down, then stood back up and continued to yell? What if the coach changes the subject and talks about something pleasant because there's another reason for the delay (unlikely in this instance, I'll agree)?

Merely explain the behavior you want to see (e.g., "Coach, that's enough." or "Coach, I need you to return to the bench now so we can continue the game.") The coach either will know what that means, or will learn what that means.