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Originally posted by Michael Taylor
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Originally posted by GarthB
Heel-toe, heel-toe (pro school) or heel-toe, heel-instep (PBUC) both would serve you better than the "box".
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You are correct Garth, that's why I don't teach cage. I have been in the scissors so long I'm not very good at teaching the standards.
Tim: I know many are going away from the scissors for fear of back and neck injuries, that's why I steered him away from it. I stay in it because my knees just flat can't take it anymore. The ironic thing is I have injured my back during the off season so it may not make a difference.
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Mike,
I use the Davis stance (used to use the box) but when my back is acting up, I resort back to the scissors. I've had parts missing in my lower back since 1976 so most of my umpiring has revolved around my back. I even had to take a season off in 1998 when I almost wound up back on the operating table.
I changed one thing with the scissors. When I extend my back leg, I only go back far enough so that my heel can sit down rather than be on he toes. It takes a little practice but it takes all the pressure off the lower back. Now, you are set a little high but once you get used to looking down in the zone, it all comes together. Oh, I forgot, I only work 90' diamonds on a regular basis. I've done a couple of LL tournament games this way and it seems to work out okay. Good luck with the back.