Tucking the Shirt

[Bfair]

Originally posted by GerryBlue

Player comes to the plate with his shirt hanging out. I say tuck it in. He says "Show me the rule."

Jokers like this are not worth the effort.
Be patient in letting him know it's not a requirement of your job description to show him the rule. It's the rule for this game. If he doesn't like it and wants to continue his objections to your directive, calmly ask the coach for a replacement for the ejected player. The coach likely knows this guy is a troublemaker to begin with. If the coach wants to protest the ejection, then let him. If the protest is upheld, find a different league---they also are jokers.

NOW, I wouldn't be nitpicker about shirts that may come outside the pants while on defense. The possibility of that impacting play is minimal. While I might address that issue with a coach between innings, I wouldn't stop a game for it unless requested by the offense.


Just my opinion,

Freix