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Originally posted by JEL
I'm still bummed about my game last night. My calling of the strike zone stunk out the place. I didn't get a single complaint, but I was not happy. Just one of those games, but, still, my self-criticism stays around a lot longer than the coach's, fan's, or player's.
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I had one of those zone nights last night. Coulda kicked myself, but I guess the players know this is SP.
Just to make things worse, I had a brain stoppage during a late inning play in a tight game ... completely made the wrong call ... everybody else on the field knew it except me. Fortunately, somebody mentioned the right keyword that brought the play back to my brain during the ensuing argument ... I was able to reverse myself and make the right call. Working this one-ump system, I'll take any help I can get sometimes (not that I should need any). I guess I can stop kicking myself now: learn from it and go on.
Some nights, I just think I should stay home. Or maybe leave my incredibly high standards home? But today's another day: I'm taking myself down to that field and call another couple tonight. Wonder if my standards are gonna make the trip with me (of course they are!
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coachsara: God bless ya. Hang in there. I can't stand bigots of any kind. Keep going ... p**s 'em off with your professionalism, and you win
Give in to 'em, and you lose. I think you're a winner in a game you shouldn't have to play.