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Originally posted by DG
This post has reached 5 pages, and going nowhere. Let's end it, and go on to something more interesting...
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DG:
Actually this post has gone far beyond its original intent. It has opened the door to look inside how we manage real situations.
Why has it gone 5 pages? GAME MANAGEMENT. That's why.
Game management is something you cannot learn in a classroom. You can only learn it on the field. The goal, or what should be the goal, of these forums is to increase the knowledge of those who use it and be a better official from them.
This thread is far more important thatn catch and carry, balks or any other inane subject about rules. This is what separates umpires.
So, while you can't teach game management, you can give the new umpire some tools and some guidance. Similar to teaching specific mechanics and positioning, you give the rookie umpire some specific guidance to help him "get through" the early years and allow him to establish himself. IMHO, being "assertive" or a "red ***" early in your umpiring "career" will benefit you.
So, I will teach them to use the ejection as a tool to keep control. As they mature as umpires, they will need to use that tool less and less for two reasons. One, they will be better umpires. But more importantly, they will have established themselves as no-nonsense umpires. Here, I rarely eject any more. It is not that I have changed my "standards", but rather my reputation remains. Many players still think I "throw a lot of guys out."
That deterant has saved me a lot of grief lately.
Blaine
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