What do you do when...

[NCASAUmp]

C through E: I'd do nothing unless they ask me. If they don't get into the proper position, that's their problem.

B: I'd definitely tell them that where they need to be is wrong in a polite fashion. Key words: constructive criticism.

A: Not sure. Are you saying that this is a new guy to umpiring? Or just a new guy to your crew, but aren't aware of his experience level? If it's the former, I might stick with my answer for B. If it's the latter, I'd keep my comments to myself unless asked.

If you're an experienced (or even advanced) umpire, it's natural to want to correct this behavior. However, there's an appropriate time, place and manner in which to do it. If the person isn't ready to receive it, your points, though valid, will fall on deaf ears, or worse - create tension on the field.