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Re: Re: Wrong, (simply another LL answer)
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Originally posted by David Emerling
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Originally posted by Tim C
" . . . but it's also incumbent upon Umpires, and those of us that love the game, to supply MUCH needed knowledge to these kids (and their coaches) to help them learn."
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I'm sorry I am an umpire and not a rat.
I'll stick to umpiring.
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Maybe you're a ratty umpire. (g)
I've met a few of them in my time.
I never instruct players or coaches during a game ... unless they ask. And I am a coach!
When I coach, I don't even allow the umpire to update my relief pitcher as to the situation. I interrupt him and say, "I got it, Blue." And then I tell him.
David Emerling
Memphis, TN
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People need to step off their pedistals around here. Garth and Tim I would agree with you if you are calling high school and above. Below that, probably 80-90% of the time, the umpire is the only one on the field knowledgable enough to say what happened and why. These games usually have time limits and to explain to a coach who then in turn tries to explain to the kid what he did takes too long. I don't tell a high school or college pitcher what he did. If a coach asks it tell him, short and to the point. "No set", "distance and direction", "stop and start", etc. Keep in mind that it is a whole different world calling ball below the high school level. One that appearently you have forgotten since you think your big time.
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Jim
Need an out, get an out. Need a run, balk it in.
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