Pre-Game

PeteBooth · #8 (**permalink**) Wed Mar 10, 2010, 11:17am

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Originally Posted by blindofficial

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I was reading over the NFHS Officials' Quarterly magazine. In it they have an article about game management. One of the points the article points out states, "Do not answer rules or mechanics questions that may be offered."

I'm pretty new when it comes to umpiring. I've seen some umpires ask if there are any questions, and some who do not.

According to this article, it says to NOT answer any questions they have on rules or mechanics. What do you say to the coach to not answer a rule or mechanic question they have

?

The Pre-Game meeting with the coaches is "short and sweet" and I do not say "are there any questions"

It goes something like this

1. Intros (if need be) In HS after year 2 for the most part you know most of the coaches so the intro is a formality

2. Exchange line-ups

3. Skip take us around

4. If there are unusual field conditions etc. go over any special type ground rules.

5. Jewlery warning

6. Teams properly equipped

Time to play. The Pre-game takes all of about 3 minutes

As mentioned I do not say "any questions"

The coaches are supposed to attend the Pre-Season meetings so that's where they can express their concerns or ask questions NOT at game time.

Pete Booth

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