[Bob M.]

REPLY: First of all, I'm not regularly an umpire though I ususally do end up working that position once or twice each varsity season. While it can get old having to say that over and over, I think it serves a bigger purpose. Even if I see them getting off the ground "nicely," I'll still say something--anything, even if it's your "use the ground to get up" line--or PAUMP's "nice play" line. It lets them know you're there--you're watching. That serves a purpose greater than telling them how to unpile. It can keep bad stuff from happening.