Penalty for 10 second rule change

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Originally Posted by SWFLguy

No one said you had to "run a rules clinic" at the pre-game. I'm thinking it is a good idea to ask coaches if they have any questions on new rules

Isn't that essentially a rules clinic? I think it is. If they have questions about new rules, they should have paid more attention at their ACE class, or at their NFHS coach's clinic.

It's not the umpire's job to make sure the coach understands all the new rules. Just cover prescribed pre-game topics and play ball. That's it.

Umpires would do themselves a lot of good if they'd learn to shut their mouth and only speak when needed.