FED – Pre-Game Warnings?

[WestMichBlue]

The game penalty for many minor offenses (3.6 -1 thru 12) is a team warning; subsequent violators will be restricted to the bench. Some of these 12 issues are typically discussed in the pre-game conference.

In the pre-game we could discuss appearance and ask the coach if all her players are legally equipped. We ask that they inform the PU of all substitutions. We may remind them to tell their players to keep the helmets on during live ball, or not to be carelessly throwing bats.

Now – during the game we have a violation. The batter has earrings; or a sub show up un-announced; or a helmet comes off or a bat rattles off our shin guards. The question is: “Will you follow the rule procedure (warning first, penalize next violator); or will your go directly to the Restriction phase?” (Claiming that the “warning” was already given during the pre-game conference.)

Side A: Warnings should not be part of the pre-game; they should be issued at time of the first violation.

Side B: That makes it too weak; we discussed it pre-game, and then still have to go through a warning phase before action can be taken.

Side C: Then why bother discussing this during the pre-game.

What side are you on?

WMB