let's make up rules!!!!!

[Dakota]

Originally posted by IRISHMAFIA
And, yes, I have heard umpires offer these types of warnings about numerous rules from throwing a bat, language, helmet-removal, jewelry to discussing a play.

I have too. I agree with Cecil - they make the umpire appear lazy and sets the game off on a confrontational tone.

Originally posted by CecilOne
It might be technically permissible, but calling strikes for delay in situations like this is outside the purpose and spirit of the delay rule and we are supposed to understand that.

Agree completely.

Originally posted by anpump
There are a couple of ways to approach this for LL:

1. In pre-game, the question is asked to the managers, are your players properly equiped and prepared to play today's game?

2. Clearly state there is no jewelry allowed other than for medical or religious reasons. Don't issue a warning but they should know they'll get a stern reminder if anyone is caught.

3. After the first offense play shall be suspended, the offending player shall remove the item and assuming it's done in 2 minutes or less (help from a manager to cut something off or whatever) the game moves on with no further penalty. Team warning is issued however.

4. Eject any subsequent offenders.

Minors to big league, there should be no questions about this.

An excellent way to handle it. In a typical rec league 70 minute timed game, two minutes is pushing it, though.