Pre-game meeting with the Managers
The pre-game plate conference with the
coach/manager and often player will cover different aspects of the game
depending on the level of play. Normally it will cover at least these topic=
s:
Introductions (self/partner) to each
manager\coach
Collect/review/confirm and distribute t=
he
final lineups
Playing field ground rules
Player/Coach Ground Rules and Expectati=
ons: A
few words spoken in pre-game can avoid many misunderstandings during the co=
urse
of a game. For example in a youth level game you might include:
Players
no
collisions will not be tolerated, let us call the obstruct=
ion
helmets must be worn at all times for all offensive pla=
yers
on the field
no
hustle on and off the field. Don't delay the game!
Coaches
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no
do
trash=
talking is not appreciated and the coach is
responsible for eliminating it before the umpire does.