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Originally posted by Tim C
Sorry to disagree with anything you said because I think we are twins when considering the need for accountability in umpiring and making your own call.
I ask simply that you read my words carefully:
I have stated for the last nine years on the internet that I have NEVER asked for help on a swipe tag/pulled foot at first base. I have never, however, said that I should not have asked.
I went to Professional Umpire school in 1982 and 1986 and NEVER (EVER) did they teach at school to say: "No, he didn't go!" It must have been on the day I missed class. :-}
Tee
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Tee-bone, you know that I never physically attended the pro school, but I was taught by graduates of both major schools. My #1 mentor supplied me with a mechanics manual, and he had written notes in the margin. One of the notes mentioned saying "Ball, NO, he didn't go!". He went to Brinkman's in 1980, so that's where I got that. Anyway, we never use it, we always just say "ball".
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