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To expand on what Garth so eloquently said.
-Good umpires DO in deed have their judgement questioned.
-Good umpires know their judgement is solid and nothing phases them (most of the time anyway).
-Good umpires know when they missed a play, kicked one, etc. They don't need an excuse to hide behind.
-Good umpires know when they're getting worked by a coach, and a good coach knows whether he can work an umpire or not.
Am I saying your not a good umpire, not at all, I've never seen you work. I can say that I thought the same way you did when I was first starting out. I realized I was the problem, not the coaches. I got better, I strive to get better every game.
My advice, do the game unless your fearing bodily harm. Be courteous, but firm if you have to be. Don't accomodate them, but if you have to launch them, don't hesitate.
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Allen
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