First of all, I hate timed games. But it is what it is.
I'm going to mimic CB. This is the only thing I see, that should have been handled differently. Yes we all get caught up in the excitement of the game, so let's not focus on a minor mistake. But, it's not your call to declare "ball game". As coaches we "ask" for the time, we ask "is that game blue"? But the official call should always come from the umpire, before any action of a coach or team. ( line up )
For the record, a $4 electronic clock with a ringer, should be mandatory at EVERY timed game. That way there is never any question of when time is up.
I ask the field umpire (with the official time) for her time. She says, "7:47pm coach." I say, "Then that's game - started at 6:02 plus 1:45 makes 7:47", then had my girls line up.
I'm going to mimic CB. This is the only thing I see, that should have been handled differently. Yes we all get caught up in the excitement of the game, so let's not focus on a minor mistake. But, it's not your call to declare "ball game". As coaches we "ask" for the time, we ask "is that game blue"? But the official call should always come from the umpire, before any action of a coach or team. ( line up )
For the record, a $4 electronic clock with a ringer, should be mandatory at EVERY timed game. That way there is never any question of when time is up.
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