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Originally posted by cowbyfan1
I've been told that "every" umpire has that one team that no matter how good you are or how well you call that they just think that you cannot call worth a lick. Miss one pitch and by golly you've been inconsistant all night. Miss a banger and you're screwing them!
I have that with one of our large schools. I had a horrible game behind the plate in my early years. I have improved a ton since then but no matter what they always seem hung up on that one game. I have also had a run in with one of the coaches that is the head coach during summer ball which added to the issue.
I think part of problem at this point now is that I get "more geared up" if I have to call them and it throws me off my normal mind set with calling. I have called much better teams and much worst with no problems so it is not the supposed high level that they play.
Any advise on how to get over this notion? Do you scratch them or let them scratch you if it is a school and that "practice" is out there? Do you just avoid them for a year or 2?
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Who is controling your games, you or them? Right now, it seems as though they have the power over you.
If you have prepared yourself to the point that you are hustling, making the correct calls, and are truly in charge of your game, then your past mistakes should no longer be a factor. When you can get over what has happened in the past, and go out on the field with the attitude that you are in charge and nothing is going to sway that, then you have truly progressed. Show them that your not going to put up with their personal problems and do the game.
Remember, they have to put up with you, you DON'T, have to put up with them.
Having said that, be as professional as you can be at all times and conduct the game by the book, which gives you the ultimate authority to ask those that are going to try and ruin YOUR GAME, to leave.
Good Luck