In Regards To Taking Out The Lines

[Mike Walsh]

Originally posted by whiskers_ump
Have had 11 scrimmage games to date, (season starts Mon.)and have had
several problems with batters removing the lines. The only time I actually
involked the penalty was when I asked the batter why she did it, she said
the coach told her to. (We have just been warning them in the scrimmages.
Here we let them play during this period, no line ups, bat the roster,
free sub, create situtations they want to work on, etc. Games last only 1:10
with some 1:15.
Appears this will be an interesting rule.

They'll always do what you let them do. Since this is a new interp to be enforced, it might be a good idea to give them a warning - at the plate conference. "Remember coach, if the girls take out the lines it's going to be a strike. That's the way Fed wants it."

Mike