Verbal Interference in a 10U game

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Here's the NCAA rule (emphasis added):

Game personnel shall not use language that will, in any manner, refer to or reflect negatively upon opposing players, coaches, umpires or spectators. Any orchestrated activities by dugout personnel designed to distract, intimidate, or disconcert the opposing team or reflect poor sportsmanship shall not be allowed.
PENALTY: The umpire shall warn the offending individual and the coach one time. If the verbal abuse continues after the warning, the offender shall be ejected. If the verbal abuse continues after the first ejection, the head coach shall be ejected along with any other offending personnel.

The NCAA has given examples of volume rising just as the pitcher releases the ball as fitting this category.

Bob:

The OhioHSAA is a NFHS state for baseball, and this year MTD, Jr., and I have both noticed more and more teams start orchestrating load noises from the dugout just at the Pitcher starts his pitching motion. Our (MTD, Jr. and me) position is if they don't do it in the the majors then don't do it in H.S. Cheer for your teammate but do go down the unsportsmanlike (for for all of you who just say it is gamemanship, that is horse manure) highway.

MTD, Sr.