We could chalk it up to it being an "imaginary other umpire" that coaches are appealing to to try to get their way or skirt rules. But we all know that there are definitely umpires that enforce too many (or not enough) rules on the diamond.

In this episode, we follow along with a great article in this year's OHSAA Whitebook and talk about some points that you need to make sure that you are following. If not... the result? Confused coaches, frustrated players, and partners left trying to clean it up the next night.

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