OT-Different approaches between sports officials?

[Eastshire]

A big difference is the coaches are permitted onto the playing field to have their shouting match. A certain amount of this is allowed by baseball tradition but umpires can get ramped up by all the shouting.

Basketball referees can stand away from the coach if necessary because he can't cross the line. Umpires don't have that luxury.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by Eastshire

A big difference is the coaches are permitted onto the playing field to have their shouting match. A certain amount of this is allowed by baseball tradition but umpires can get ramped up by all the shouting.

Basketball referees can stand away from the coach if necessary because he can't cross the line. Umpires don't have that luxury.

And, in different situations, basketball officials can stand closer to the coaches and have a conversation instead of shouting across the field. so, some game management techniquest that work in basketball, don't work in baseball.

Plus, baseball has many "dead ball" periods when the coach (and umpire) can take time to have a visit. In basketball, play is (more) continuous so the coach yells soemthing and then has to get back to coaching.