Originally Posted by Bishopcolle (Post 608149)

I am sorry, and I guess I am the lone exception....but in HS ball, Varsity level, I will NOT dump the coach if he leaves the box and argues balls and strikes, THE FIRST TIME. He is very quickly going to get the warning...."That's enough Coach, we're done discussing balls and strikes!" The next word on the subject, and he's gone....That's my philosophy, and for me, it works....I NEVER have to look a coach, or another umpire, in the eye, and feel bad for ejecting or not ejecting.....I think you're WAY too quick if you jack 'em on the first leaving, even if they know the rules.....Just my opinion, and like I said, it works for me.....

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve (Post 608154)

"That's enough" needs to be said when he first starts chirping or starts to leave his position to argue balls and strikes. This constitutes his warning. If he continues toward the plate, he's finished. I rarely have to eject anyone, because most coaches know better than to argue balls and strikes, especially with me, or other umpires I know that don't put up with that kind of shenanagins.

Originally Posted by jwwashburn (Post 608157)

I also forbid any funny business or horseplay from coaches.

Originally Posted by jwwashburn (Post 608153)

Fine and dandy....but, you would allow one to scream at you?

I would never want to be partnered up with an umpire that would allow a rat to leave the coaching box and scream about pitches. Do it for your partner if not for yourself!

Originally Posted by Bishopcolle (Post 608189)

No, you are ABSOLUTELY right there! No screaming! I agree, with that he's gone....

Originally Posted by HokieUmp (Post 608277)

And that's why I asked if you were serious on the older post. The OP stated "screaming" and leaving the box. To me, that's not venting, that's asking "may I please leave this game now, Mr Umpire, sir?"

"Why, yes. Yes, you may."

Ding!

Originally Posted by Bishopcolle (Post 608189)

No, you are ABSOLUTELY right there! No screaming! I agree, with that he's gone....

Originally Posted by UmpJM (nee CoachJM) (Post 608391)

Ahhh...

It appears Your Eminence has experienced an epiphany.

May the Lord be with you.

JM