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Originally Posted by scottk_61
You know, if you work basketball games the same way you represent yourself here, I would hate to work 2 or 3 whistle with you.
You need to take a step back, think about how you are talking and reattempt to learn.
I worked basketball before I ever did softball and you sound somewhat typical, over-officious and resentful if someone brings a point forward that you missed.
I can say this, because I was like that too.
You reacted poorly to a statement that the illegal pitch mechanic is umpiring 101, well it is.
Whether you like it or not, it is basic. Don't feel put upon if some people expect you to know it asap.
I think of it a bit like knowing whether to have a open hand or a closed fist up when you blow your whistle. Violation or foul?
You need to know before you walk out on the floor.
However, if you are learning this on your own, Congrats.
I encourage you to get an umpire rulebook, casebook etc from ASA.
Find you local commish through ASA's website if you need to.
You should have been given one if you registered ASA and if not, email Irish and he will help you out.
Hope this helps a bit.
If I can be of any help, message me privately though the board.
I love seeing new officials work out the kinks in their game and advance.
Especially since my Dr. worn't let me work anymore games until I get this da** aneurysm repaired.
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If a new official comes to me and asks me the difference between an open and closed fist, I don't tell him "Well, that's officiating 101" and walk away, whether I intend to be or not, I'm a jackass for doing that. I'm not being a teacher, I'm being a high-horse jackass, and I have no problem treating someone as a jackass as a result.
Could I have misinterpreted Mike's intent? Sure. But he gave me no indication other than to believe he's on his umpire high horse, givin' a good, old-fashioned talkin' to to a newbie who doesn't know his stuff. Which is fine.
I don't take offense to being told, in a respectful manner, that what I'm doing is wrong, or I look like a buffoon, or I don't know my rules. It's happened many times over the course of my career.