|
[QUOTE
And ASA mechanics are robotic. I used to call ASA softball and went to some ASA clinics taught at an ASA headquarters of some kind. There we were categorically told that there was only one correct way to signal a strike.
It is no coincidence that ALL the softball umpires look exactly alike, from their stupid navy pants right down to their strike calls. I'm not trying to look like anyone. I've been umpiring a long time and I have my own signals -- I don't need to imitate anyone on TV. [/B][/QUOTE]
You obviously havn't paid attention to ASA softball in a while.
We wear heather grey as well as navy blue pants with powder blue or nave jerseys.......for quite a while now.
If you had someone from ASA tell you there is only one way to call a strike then you haven't been taught by the Regional UIC's or been in a national clinic. Yes there is a standard mechanic but so it is the same for baseball.
Everyone is allowed some personality introductions so long as the signal is clear.
Softball umpires do not all look alike as you have said, but it seems that this current crop of baseball umpires is trying to justify why they are all doing it the same way..........hypocricy at its finest.
Remember guys, I have been doing baseball longer than softball. I no longer do D1 and higher as I have but the problem exists in all levels except in MLB.
Weren't you ever taught as one of your first objectives as an umpire to follow the pill?
Can't do that if you are looking away.
I have never been tossed for eating on an umpire for his poor mechanics or rule knowledge. I ump so I know when to quit but I also know exactly where to point out the errors and why they cannot make that call with improper mechanics or positioning.
I don't argue but I have embarressed a few guys one on one. Never do it to the crowd, just the blue.
Hell, I even throw in the old "the hands are part of the bat" thing every once in a while just to shake them up.
If they don't know the rules, they need to get off the field at the level where I help coach.
__________________
ISF
ASA/USA Elite
NIF
|