- Oct 25, 2009
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An umpire should NEVER tell a batter where to stand in the box. They are paid to ump the game not coach the girls period.
Now moving the catcher back to a safe position is fine...but that isn't coaching. That is ensuring the safety of the players. Last time I checked the batter can use the ENTIRE box...not just where the ump thinks she stand.
She has to be in the box. Maybe she was on the line. Can't imagine an ump moving a kid a foot off the plate.