[GarthB]

Originally Posted by nickrego

I started my career as a LL umpire.

The first thing that is going to hit you like a ton of bricks is the fact that ANYTHING GOES, and you are the target. There are no rules of conduct for coaches, or fans. You are going to get abuse you never new existed.

Every call is going to be scrutinized, ridiculed, and argued.

There will be no League Commissioner (or AD) to handle the crazy situations. Even when working with a partner, you will be alone at times.

Rules will come into play for situations that only happen once in a career, so read this forum every day, so you will be prepared.

Your timing, judgment, rules knowledge, and game management will be pushed to the limits of human ability.

Wow! Where do you work games? No wonder you've had to rely on a helmet.