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Old Mon Sep 06, 2004, 01:59pm
GarthB GarthB is offline
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If I read you right, I kind of disagree.

The flaw you seem to point out is not in mechanics, but in sub par and even lazy performance of some umpires. We will never totally eliminate that. That is part training and part initiative and part experience (although at one point, ABUA was talking to fed about uniform training across the country)

The lack of some to perform or having the will to perform correctly should not stop FED from updating mechanics and the CCA is the best way to update. True it is designed for better level of game, but that does not make it unsuitable for lower levels. There is nothing wrong with an umpire getting in a better position.

FED has a reputation for aiming at the lowest common denominator. Improving the prescribed mechanics and raising the bar might not improve the worst among us, but why should the rest be held back?
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