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Baseball umpire calmly handling a coach argument during baseball game

Umpire Conflict Response: The Definitive Guide to Staying Calm When the Game Gets Heated

Every umpire, from the volunteer working a local Little League game to the seasoned veteran in a high school playoff, will eventually face a "flashpoint." How should an umpire handle conflict during a game? An umpire should handle conflict by staying calm, using short professional responses, avoiding emotional reactions, and keeping the game moving. The…

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