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Originally posted by Justme
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Originally posted by GarthB
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Originally posted by Justme
1) Umpires should seek help when their view is blocked or positioning prevents him from seeing crucial elements of a play.
These umpires need training more than help.
2) Umpires should seek help in instances when they have any doubt and a partner has additional information that could lead to the proper ruling.
Again, proper training and mechanics will eliminate this problem.
3) In the situations listed below, a partner who is 100% certain he has additional information unknown to the umpire making the call should approach unsolicited ...
I see someone has gone to the Rollie School of Umpiring and Screen Door Company.
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Actually these were instructions given to Div 1 NCAA umpires last season, maybe they all went to the school you mentioned.....
But maybe their umpiring knowledge isn't as great as yours :-)
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Maybe the coaches have too much control over the college game. I don't think the umpire's knowledge or ability have anything to do with it.