[RPatrino]

Ace is 100% correct. The umpires we see at the LLWS are at the "top" of their game, they are being rewarded for their dedication to Little League and their local communities. Agree with Little League or not, they reward those in their organization that fit the mold of the Little League Umpire.

Like the old saying goes, " one year experience repeated 20 times", which is the case with SOME LL umpires, but NOT all. Some are dedicated to honing their craft, but like Ace, I agree that moving up to higher caliber ball is the only realy way to hone your skills.

As to what LL wants done in their environment, disagree or not, it's their game, it will be done their way or you won't be doing it at the Regional or WS level. There are times when what we do at the HS level would seem out of place in a Little League sanctioned game, just like what LL wants to see their umpires do would seem foreign to us at the HS level.