[Tim C]

No one has said they "hate you".

Not at all . . . that is an exageration.

A softball umpire should stay where his comfort zone is -- on the softball board.

Umpiring skills used to work girls softball are far different than those of baseball.

We are strongly influence by what Jim Evans calls "tradition and usage" (exactly like the legal system of the USA) and therefore there is a difference betwix what actually happens and what is called. I wouldn't expect a "robot" NCAA girls softball umpire to recognize that difference.

All I am saying is let "real umpires" answer questions . . . next you'll tell us that "Uncle George" has correctly identified this situation.

Again, I suggest that you post about things of which you know.

Regards,