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Originally Posted by Uncle George
It apparent that there are a lot of "umps" in this thread that:
A) Umpire because they want to be in controll of all situations!
B) Have a chip on their shoulder and are just begging someone to knock it off!
C) want the last word!
For me, not a controll freak, no ego's, no chips and could care less who has the last word!
But hey, that's me!
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George-
I'm not one for a big ego, and I rarely insist on the last word. The reason you're getting so much grief is because you're offering advice such as
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When I'm the PU and there's a timing play, I watch for the BU's signal, I don't listen for the call!
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In most cases, you've got a coach at first base and the only ones who need to know that the batter-runner is out is the the batter-runner and the coach!
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when you "sell the call", it most often brings out the coach to protest the call.
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Obvious foul ball, a verbal "foul" (however I wait until it comes to a dead stop, hits fence, goes over fence)
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You should be aware that many rookie umpires visit internet forums to learn game management skills as well as mechanics because their local associations are lacking in their ability or desire to help young guys develop. Giving advice such as the nuggets above will only hinder an umpire's progress.
I'm not trying to chastise you here, but if 99% of the people are telling you that something you do is incorrect, accept that and move on.