[NC_Blue]

I guess there stands the possibility that I've been doing my job wrong all along (I say this with all sincerity). When we (umpires in our league) see that all play has ceased (BR is down the 1B line....defense is returning th eball to the pitcher)....we call "time" and HUSTLE back to our position behind the plate.

I hustle my butt off getting down the line. I hustle my butt off all the time. In this system (one man)....it's the ONLY way to have credibility with the players.

That's why I call time and get back to my position. I DO NOT do so with haste, though. All play (in my opinion) has ceased before I do so. I also only do adult softball.

Thanks for your opinions.

Jeff