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I’m a 15 year coach and now a first year umpire. Learn the uncaught third strike rule and infield fly as a team. It probably isn’t in effect until 12U, but by that point every kid on the team needs to know it cold. I can’t stress that enough. Anytime the uncalled third strike rule was an effect before the pitch we would use the code word “lemons” or “no lemons” so everyone knew the catcher had to squeeze it or we would be off to the races and we didn’t give it away to the other team. I can’t tell you how many catchers throw to first when the uncaught third isn’t in effect. Same with infield fly…..when that infielder drops the ball, kids need to know they do not have to run. Have a great season.