- Jun 12, 2015
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I understand your view, but it isn't supported by those two quoted rules. They don't say anything about information being relayed to the dugout, just that the coaches/players have to be on the field or dugout.
I think what we're talking about is more about softball etiquette or politeness, not hard/fast rules. Example, what if the ump caught a parent doing exactly what we're discussing, what would be the penalty? An out? An ejection?
Also, I see your point about 10U plastic trophies. But, what about High School playoffs? What about 16U/18U tournament play? The $7 ring isn't the point of playing the best you can, it's the possible exposure to a college coach or the elimination from the $400+ tournament or addition to the player's resume or to just play the best you can for your teammates. Now, the stuff just got real...
I think what we're talking about is more about softball etiquette or politeness, not hard/fast rules. Example, what if the ump caught a parent doing exactly what we're discussing, what would be the penalty? An out? An ejection?
Also, I see your point about 10U plastic trophies. But, what about High School playoffs? What about 16U/18U tournament play? The $7 ring isn't the point of playing the best you can, it's the possible exposure to a college coach or the elimination from the $400+ tournament or addition to the player's resume or to just play the best you can for your teammates. Now, the stuff just got real...
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