Could I have helped here?

[CT1]

Originally Posted by umpire99

Earlier in the game a batter hit a ball that I saw go straight down and then change direction. Immediately after that, the batter hopped around as if the ball had hit him in the foot. F1 fileded the ball and threw to F3 for the out. The offensive coach (defensive from the other play) asked if the ball had hit the batter. I gave him a definative "no" and he didn't question any further.

The best way to answer this is: "Coach, I didn't see the ball hit him." You've told the truth.

After you've said that, STFU -- regardless of what he might say next.