Received Coaches Complain

[mo99]

In the scenario you described,the runner is out.She can not remain on her feet and make contact with the catcher,regardless of coaches excuse.She doesnt have to slide(unless a league rule),but she must avoid contact with the catcher.If contact is malicious,then she is called out and ejected from the game.
Under these circumstances,a good UIC would not even give any creedence to a whining coach if it doesnt pertain to a rule or umpire mis-conduct.Dont take it to heart,there are plenty of jerks like the coach in question.Just dont give them an inch.

Jeff
NCAA,ASA,NFHS Umpire