Not only did I see an inconsistent strike zone by the PUs, but I noticed they gave a verbal strike call when the batter swung and missed. ???? This is a no-no in ASA. You only do the hand mechanic as everyone watching knows that the batter swung and missed.
Also, I've seen a lot of baseball umpires (older guys) go down on one knee and it seems to be translating to the younger guys. One of our ASA guys tried it in a 16U Fastpitch National; the UIC was waiting on him outside the fence. I don't know what was said as our other partner and I climbed in the golf cart for the ride back to the air conditioning, but we did'nt see him go down on 1 knee again. He still sometimes does it although. He's an umpire in Metro Atlanta and I see him.
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Elaine
"Lady Blue"
Metro Atlanta ASA (retired)
Georgia High School NFHS (retired)
Mom of former Travel Player
National Indicator Fraternity 1995
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