Observations from the Stands

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by harmbu

I know this is a HTBT situation, but how would you handle these things if you were an evaluator or administrator at these games?

Options:

1) Discusss with the umpires in private.

2) Post on a discussion board.

I'd choose option 1.

[kylejt]

These are either rookies, poorly trained, or just plain bad umpires. You have to figure out which camp they fall in before you can address the problem.

If these are guys who've been doing this for years, they just don't get it, and probably never will.

If they're rookies, they need some game management guidance.

If they're just poorly trained AND willing to listen, treat them like rookies, and give them that same game management guidance.

[MD Longhorn]

Agree with the above, and you've already outlined the conversation with the bullet points at the end.

Don't interact with the fans. Repeat and stir. One of two things will happen if you do: 1) You'll get away with it with no problems, only encouraging you do to do this again, eventually leading to... 2) Fustercluck like the OP.

Also, if coach didn't come out to complain or argue with your call, let it go. No need to bring him the bat and bring it back up again. That almost always leads to trouble.

And yes, I've been guilty of both.