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Originally Posted by blueump
Wow it always amazes me how quick a toss finger some people have. Throwing out a coach is NOT a badge of honor! Coaches need to be able to question calls. Don't take it personally, unless they make it person.
The most respected umpires in my area have thick skin. They don't take profanity or personal attacks, but simply arguing a call won't make them toss a coach. The more experience you get at umpiring, the less likely you are to toss people. My first year, I probably tossed 8 coaches. Now that I've matured I average less than one a year.
I'd be willing to bet that most of the "quick toss" comments on this board are made by guys that simply want to sound tough, but are all talk.
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Gee, I had 12 ejections 3 years ago. Must've been a bad umpire that year. I only had two a year later. I must've improved. Whoops, 9 last season, must've been a bad umpire last year.
I don't control other's behavior. My line doesn't move.