Coach asking you for help?

[FUBLUE]

I've been sitting back and enjoying the conversations and discussions here over the question I posted. Let me tell you what I did.

Situation: Indoor tournament (hey, there's a foot of snow on the ground here) in a "blow-out-in-progress" type of game. Coach calling pitches is pitcher's dad. Pitcher is a top notch pitcher, now 15 year old. Very good. D-One Quality player already. Hard thrower. Impecable control.

Coach asks the question stated above. My reply: talk to me after the game. He does.

"Yes, coach/dad, she tips it right at the end, but it's almost unnoticable. The change looks just like the fastball until right at the end."

I could have told them during the game, but chose not to. Not that I think there is anything wrong with that (in this situation), but I chose not to say anything about it.

Remember to all those of us who would not answer the question, we must make a professional reply to the request, not just "shrug it off." I've seen far too many solid officials stop officiating becuase they get a reputation as "stuck up" and "egomaniacs" by not talking to coaches in a polite, professional manner.