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Originally posted by NSump
DG:
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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[/B]
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As an experienced umpire, would you handle a situation differently if the participants weren't aware that you are a seasoned veteran?
As long as you umpire in the same region, where your reputation was established, that works fine. But what about umpires who travel to areas where nobody knows them, or they call a tournament game for an out-of-town team?
I help coach both a fastpitch softball team and a baseball team. Both teams do a significant amount of traveling. For the most part, I'm dealing with umpires I have no idea what kind of experience and reputation they have. I don't know if it's their FIRST or TENTH year as an umpire. I can pretty much guess by their style and demeanor, but that isn't always the best indicator. I've seen lazy veterans with poor mechanics and rookies who do just about everything right.
There is no way of knowing what to expect should you challenge their authority.
David Emerling
Memphis, TN
[Edited by David Emerling on Apr 26th, 2004 at 01:07 AM]