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I am a 1st yr umpire, so I am asking for some slack here if I step on it. IMO the method of imparting rules knowledge to the new umpire is very inefficent and less than engaging. Giving me this technical manual ,then some questions and then telling me to go forth and learn is just not good.
I have had Calculus questions that were easier to figure out then just figuring out where to begin here.
I picked Question #87 as my example. For the new umpire where does the new umpire even begin to look for the information to answer this question ? Should I start with interference, dead balls, or didn't I hear something about a IFR, the question doesn't mention tagging up etc..
After spending ten intimate minutes with my thumb and the index section I have almost forgotten what the heck I was looking for.
Whew got that one now only 99 to go. Its boring and not very time efficent.
The reason in college they have you buy the book, go to the class for instuction/ask questions and then take the test is because that works a little better than handing you the Calculus textbook , a test, and telling you to go for it.
I haven't come up with a better plan but the current system seems to be a little than efficent. BE NICE
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