Other ways to handle it?

[scottk_61]

Originally posted by azbigdawg


I agree with all except for #2. There ARE times when you have to send a coach to your partner, especially if he made the original call. This however, was NOT one of those times. It was obvious that your partner was temporarily fried. If the coach wasnt asking about a pulled foot or something like that, send him back to the dugout. If your partner has more experience, he could handle it himself. I think in this case, you take as much heat as possible, and give your partner time to regroup and realize that you will support him.

I think we should add to this, that with a new umpire you probably should go to him with the coach.
Don't leave the newbie hung out there but rather help to guide the "talk" with the coach.
Most newbies don't know how to end the "discussion" the coach wants to have.
Your presence there will help to control the situation, build the newbies confidence and shows the teamwork of the umpires.

I know that for a while now, the ASA national staff has been emphasizing the crew get together on a question, then let the calling official talk to the coach.
To have both officials present in the discussion is not wrong.
You only speak up when you need to.