Respectfully, HHH, I do not agree with the quote.
A blown call may undermine the respect and confidence for an individual umpire, however it is unlikely to undermine any respect for the association. Further depending on the level of repect that was alreaady there for a particular official before the call, no loss of repsect may result at all. They may not like the call, but respect is still there. Players actions and thoughts are, for the most part, intense but short lived. I do not believe the association is on their minds. (Ever)
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Now, for the jury foreman. there are few things council may wish to point out before the jury renders their verdict.
1. Umpires decisions which involve judgement are final. No
further arguement is to be entertained. Refer to Rule 9.02(a) of the OBR.
Further officiating comes down to respect. Naturally that respect takes time and takes the confidences of the players in you ability to officate at a consistently high, and impartial level. With this respect comes a duty to get your calls right. As humans we make mistakes and as umpires we must LIVE AND LEARN from them. Nothing will cause a loss of respect quicker than to second guess yourself on a ball field and seeking Help. If you reverse a judgement call at the request of one manager, the next judgement call is going to followed by another request of and so on....
2. Umpires decisions which appear to be in conflict with the rules may be appealed to the umpire making the apparent incorrect ruling. This umpire may seek council from his fellow umpires before rendering a final ruling, and granting or overturning the requested appeal. Refer to Rule 9.02(b,c) of the OBR.
We live and die by our judgement calls and should strive to never have an appeal made against us.
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