Around the proverbial tree I see! I was responding to the original post!

So was I.

Wrapped around a tree or not, I will address any issue that may affect the fairness of the game even when it isn't covered by the rules. I am given this authority BY RULE and will use it when necessary. These instances happen very rarely as the 2 rule sets I work under cover almost everything that could happen. In this case I believe ASA should change it's wording to include any team personnel if it wants it's foreign substance rule to cover more possible situations. Until then, I will use whatever the rules book gives me to manage my games.

And Daddy Mike, that's my judgement and it's not protestable either.

Just curious.

I've seen several coaches, when their team is in the 1B dugout, will stroll to the circle from the 3B coaches box after their third out on offense, pick up the ball and wait for his pitcher to get there (or will wait somewhere between the circle and 1B).

That's what I'm picturing here.

If you toss them when this happens, you can totally avoid the problem in this thread. :D;):D:p
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That might be a little drastic...but if he's spitting on the ball? Hmmmm. Maybe charge a defensive conference?

Does anyone actually read these things?

Spitting on the ball....spitting on his hands then rubbing up the ball....I don't see a big difference there.

Are you, IRISHMAFIA, OK with the coach's actions? It sure seems like it. I'd still like to know what he's doing out near the circle.

We're talking about the "1 minute" between innings. What rule is being broken here?

Between half innings?
What do you care?

Personally, I feel as though this thread has drug on way too long. This is one of those not addressed in any book situations. So, if you feel it was nothing, say nothing. If you feel as though the coach is, by spitting on his hands (I find that offensive enough to want to toss him ;) ) and then rubbing the ball, helping out his players or altering the ball in some way, replace the ball, address it with the coach and move on.

Pretty simple, it would seem to me.

I can assure you of one thing, I will remember this coach and never shake his hand again at the plate conference. :cool: