Heckle definition
Heckle or "ride” an opponent; nor permit your team to do so:"
Heckle or “ride” an opponent, nor permit your team to do so. Commit any act of poor sportsmanship or personal conduct that may bring discredit to your team, the Local League or fellow coaches within the various programs. Physically abuse or mishandle any player, coach, official or spectator. Drug use on or off the playing area shall not be tolerated. Managers, coaches and assistant coaches shall (2017) Do everything possible to control the attitude of all players, parents, and spectators by setting the best possible example of sportsmanship at all times. Strive to teach, coach and play more by the “Spirit” of the rules than by the “Letter” of the rules. Spread the philosophy – “ROOT FOR YOUR TEAM – NOT AGAINST THEIR TEAM” Remember at all times, the various athletic programs are primarily for the youth – not for the coaches and parents. Adhere to and work within the framework of the volunteer criteria and dismissal policy. Report all accidents that require medical care to the Safety Officer within twenty four (24) hours. GENERAL PLAYING RULES (2017) The home team is responsible for field preparation of his/her game. The away team is encouraged to help with field preparation to promote sportsmanship, cooperation, and to start games on time. The home team is responsible for providing an Official Scorekeeper for the game. The home and visiting teams must clean up the field, dugout and bleacher area after each game. All teams shall report to the playing field regardless of weather, unless notified by the Safety Officer or League President or designee through their Manager. Canceled and suspended games shall be rescheduled by the League Presidents only. The home team Manager shall call the League President when a game is cancelled. The League President shall call the opposing team’s league and the Umpire Coordinator. If a ball strikes a defensive player above the shoulders, the ball is dead and the offensive player(s) may advance one base if, in the umpire’s judgment, they were attempting to advance at the time the player was struck. SUBSTITUTION RULE (2017)