Tucking the Shirt

[bluduc]

Thanks Brian. I also try no to use 9.1.c often. In this case if you quote 1.11 (3) you will get the old " I am not a player
". Just as easy to 9.1.c and get it over with.
I went back later to my Brinkman-Froemming Umpire Development Program book ( I went to the school in 1994).
Pg. # 123, A. Hats.
A hat is not required unless the person is on defense or is coaching a base; when worn, it must be worn properly( hats are not reversible) and a hat must be identical for all teams personnel.
You are correct it is covered by rule interpertation by MLB.
Explain to a 14 and under coach MLB rule interpertation and you get the old deer in the headlight look. Just as easy to 9.1.c it , they can understand "it's so because I say it's so".
As I stated before I have used it very few times, however when I do I have no more problems. I use it only on real #ick heads
when I do not wish to to discuss the situation any longer.
I am refered to as the "60s ump". Peace and love.
Thats my call on a 2 and 2 count.