Aiding the runner

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Well, that depends on what he was warned about. I've reminded some 3rd base coaches in rec ball about the "physically assists" rule, only because they were getting way too close to their runners. Would I be so nice in a tourney? No, just rec ball. Most coaches have no clue, so I'll give them a courteous "nudge" in the right direction.

In the end, mcrowder's call was the right one.

Don't confuse a gentle reminder with a "warning". You openly give someone a warning, you better be prepared to back it up when somebody "forgets" about what is or isn't allowed even in rec ball.

I agree a preventive nudge here or there is not a big issue in a rec game, but that wasn't the gist of my post. The OP stated that the warning was an alternative to a ruling, not a point of just being a nice guy.