More rules I have learned from coaches.

[CelticNHBlue]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Missed a big opportunity here, Big. Anytime I have a player or coach mention running out of the base line, I simply tell them there is no rule prohibiting it. That usually sets them off or sits them down

My favorite to use on a coach is the obstruction rule. They love to tell you that the defense can't "block the bag" or "stand there". Of course, there is no rule prohibiting their location so I just antagonize them for a minute disagreeing with them before quoting the rule and letting them know that they could be committing obstruction but that does not limit them from being in any one place.

I actually had one coach, who is known to be difficult at times, who was very familiar with both myself and the other members of my crew (including other sports), who, when I did this, left me stomping her feet and marching off to my partner calling him by name like a school kid going to the teacher because they felt they were mistreated in the classroom. It was great.