Wow, I cannot believe an umpire said that...

[Dholloway1962]

Originally Posted by Bandit

Has any one else found a need to NOT follow the rules book because it can create a really "lousy" game. Just wondering?

I think we do it all the time in 10 and under ball and Rec ball. Do you use the rule book strike zone in all age groups? I don't...it is based on level of ball. You use the rule book zone in 10 and under and it will be a walkfest. Do you call all illegal pitches in a 10 and under game, I don't..If the wind picks up and she stops her delivery because of the dust, or if she goes to the glove twice I won't call that an IP.

If you didn't want a penalty or to make a scene why even bring it up?

Curious, If you had been umpiring and a coach came up to you and said that what would you have done?

I do see his side...would I have verbalized it to a coach, probably not.

Would I have called the IP or even talked to her about it, at that age group probably not.

Would I have mentioned to the coach that he needs to work with her getting on the pitcher's plate with the hands seperated, probably.