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

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by Dholloway1962

I understand the point you are trying to make...But isn't what you are saying double speak? You say enforce the rules, if it is illegal call it. For instance, you say it is illegal in USSSA to step onto the pitching plate with the hands not seperated. Based on your first statements: That is an illegal pitch and you should call it immediately.

But then you turn around and say you could take the time to tell the coach so he can work on it before you call the IP...that is a warning isn't it? Does it say anything about a warning in USSSA?

My point being, I think we all deviate from the rules somewhat based on what level of ball we are calling. You can't be "by the book" all the time on every nitpicking thing for every age group.

No. I guess I am just thinking of the way I do things. What I was implying was if you see this when she is warming up, go and talk to a coach about it, so that he will have the opportunity to make the necessary corrections. These are the little things I look for at the beginning of each half inning. Problems that might need to be addressed.