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Originally posted by SoCalUmp
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Originally posted by harmbu
a player at the level where you umpire threw a fit and threw things onto the field like Guillen did the other night in the Nationals' game?
I think the umpire should order him to pick it up immediately. Failure to do so should result in a forfeit for his team. If his team is already losing, it should result in the forfeit of the next game as well.
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In the words of T, hands down the worst post in the history of the internet.
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And why is that?
There are many officials out there that don't fully comprehend the extent of their authority in a contest. They try to be policeman, parent, coach, politician. and then official last. And, although to some extent, there are times we have to be ready to take on those roles during a contest, that is NOT what we are there for.
Officiating is an art unto itself, having the ability to effectively deal with people is a different art. yet we are expected to be perfect from day 1, with all of this.
Those that want to become good officials, want to learn as much as possible, to maintain that perceived perfection, for every contest after the first. Having the forum to discuss how you handle situations and then learning from the discussion is a VERY VALUABLE TOOL.
Just like learning when to, and when not to, make stupid comments.