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Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue
I agree also...as a newbie I work towards looking and acting like any umpire i perceive to be professional and competent, not only in making calls but in appearance. as far as I have been trained (clinic'ed) the only latitude we have in FED, ASA and USFA ball regarding personalism is during a non-swinging, non-dropped third strike call. and have been told countless times that being "unique" on the field just draws attention to yourself and that is a big no-no.
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You believe that because that's what's been taught to you. It doesn't make it inherently correct.
I prefer this quote, myself:
"One of the really wrong theories about officiating is that a good official is one you never notice. The umpire who made that statement was probably a real poor official who tried to get his paycheck and hide behind his partners and stay out of trouble all his life. Control of the ballgame is the difference between umpires that show up for the players and the managers." -
Umpire Bruce Froemming