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[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Chess Ref

When you talking about use of the word you can you give some examples of whats okay and whats not ?

1. You suck. not okay ?
2. you're strike zone stinks -not sure ?
3. you're horrible. -not okay ?

And then what actions do you take for these you comments that are inappropriate ?

"You (anything that is not complimentary)!"

[SC Ump]

Originally Posted by Chess Ref

2. you're strike zone stinks -not sure ?

Not sure because it is actually "your strike zone stinks."

I would probably let it go... once, not over and over. I say that mainly cause I never hear them phrase it like that. It is usually "How can you call that a strike/ball?".

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by SC Ump

It is usually "How can you call that a strike/ball?".

That's actually one of my favorites. I get to respond with "It was easy, coach. Tell you what; throw it there again, and watch me call it the same again."

[booker227]

I've never had a coach no player who knowingly cheated. I've had girls who have sworn, but gentle reminder to them and the coach usually suffices. I'm known around my area for looking for and calling leaving the base, so I don't get that much either. Illegal pitching is a universal problem though. I call it, but first, I will pass the pitcher and mention it, and she, hopefully, will make the adjustment. If not, then the onus is on her and the coach. I'm a firm believer in preventative officiating.