Occupying the same base

[charliej47]

Here is what I had at a 15U ASA game:
R!, R2: B3 hit a long on to F8 and R1 and R2 is off on the pitch.

R2 is "packing the mail" and the 3rd base coach is screaming "Go back! Go back!"

F8 misplays the ball and R1 and R2 end up on 2nd base as F9 throws the ball to F3.

F3 throws the ball to F5 as the 3rd base coach is screaming "Run!".

F5 tags both R1 and R2 on 2nd base. R1 and R2 both walk off the base. They both get tagged again while off the base. I call both of them out and the OC goes bananas.

The OC calls time and asks for an explanation. I said "both players were off the base and were tagged out." the 3rd base coach and the OH get into an argument in the middle of the field. I tell both coaches to "Knock it off and go back to where you belong!"

My partner asked me why I did not throw someone out? I said " I needed the comic relief of almost having a fight start and having a ringside seat!"

The game continued and it ended with the team winning.