Mandatory slide crap

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

So let me add a twist to this. Let's say you're calling in a league where there has been some bad blood between teams, and takeout slides are a-plenty. Would you address it in pregame ("fellas, I know there's been some frustration, but just letting you know that takeout slides and crashes won't be tolerated")? Or would you wait until the next incident?

Consistent injurious play should be addressed at a higher level than a pregame - the league should be involved. Everyones gotta go to work in the morning and if it is exceeding the scope of reasonable play for a recreational level of ball, then it still would be likely inappropriate at the pregame...since it could be perceived as fanning the flames when the league is involved. If the league is not involved then that is a bad situation you are allowing yourself to be in.. and one you cannot control with simple pregame BS.