Skahtboi GrumpUmp wroteThere may be a philosophical element to “Get It Right!” but to me it is a matter of attitude and refers to striving to be proficient in all aspects of umpiring, not just getting the calls right or being in the right place to make calls or the right signals to use. It encompasses everything including dress, protection, demeanor, safety, rules knowledge and applications, mechanics and signals knowledge, handling situations, attending clinics (where and/or when available), support for and from your fellow blues, honor, trust, commitment, even-handed firmness and fairness, et cetera. A laundry list could be compiled and every item on it would go back to doing what is necessary to “Get It Right!” And I agree with this philosophy.
DeputyUICHousto having an umpire tell you they will work your tournament only to show up Saturday morning to tell you they have to leave by 2pm...when I tell someone I'm going to work for them I'm there (unless I've told them up front) until they tell me they no longer need me.
IRISHMAFIA DeputyUICHousto wrotehaving an umpire tell you they will work your tournament only to show up Saturday morning to tell you they have to leave by 2pm...when I tell someone I'm going to work for them I'm there (unless I've told them up front) until they tell me they no longer need me. Unfortunately, this is the norm with some people. Problem that is more of an issue is that you need that umpire so bad, you don't always have that much of a choice. In some areas, the days of "dawn until whenever we get done" are long gone.
Steve M SRW wrote...leaves the kitchen timer in the kitchen. 😀 😉 Of course the wife is in the kitchen - unless she's cleaning or getting a cold drink for me - where else would she be😃 (Definitely not looking over my shoulder - that's for sure)
Andy SRW wrote...leaves the kitchen timer in the kitchen. 😀 😉 I can see we need to have words.....about five minutes worth...I'll time it! 🙂
SRW Andy wroteI can see we need to have words.....about five minutes worth...I'll time it! 🙂 No problem... I read slow... 😛
DeputyUICHousto After 20 years of calling fast and slow, it has finally occured to me what makes a good umpire. ANYONE WHO CAN STAY ON A BALLFIELD AND TAKE ALL OF THE CRAP FROM COACHES, PARENTS AND PLAYER!