Right or wrong is not a question IMO. They can not be interfering if you do not want them to.
Be a coach if you want to.
Be a coach if you want to.
I teach my catchers to operate from runners on stance when a runner is on base. He wanted them to put one knee in the ground and rest their other forearm on the other knee. Then, drop the 2nd knee to throw the ball from their knees. Not what I teach. Don't want them doing it that way. Would risk a loss in rec to ensure proper mechanics.Hard to decide who is right or wrong based on the info provided, but I say I have seen a few umpires who think they know more than they do, and I have seen a TON of coaches who think they know more than they do...
I teach my catchers to operate from runners on stance when a runner is on base. He wanted them to put one knee in the ground and rest their other forearm on the other knee. Then, drop the 2nd knee to throw the ball from their knees. Not what I teach. Don't want them doing it that way. Would risk a loss in rec to ensure proper mechanics.
I think it's OK for the ump at younger rec ages to offer a few friendly pointers.
But if the coach comes up and asks him not to coach his players because they are working on specific things, he should refrain from giving any more friendly pointers.
Hey, if you want to coach my players, I would be happy to switch places and umpire the game.
Hmmm....I've often wanted to use this same phrase (in reverse) with several coaches.....