The answers given by CecilOne, Dakota and Mike are on the money. We are there to officiate a fair, clean game that is both enjoyable and competative for the girls. We are not there to give coaching tips, but tips that were mentioned are part of preventative umpiring which we all should do, but not go overboard.
I'll miss being out there again, as I believe I'll go into full retirement, or I could be like Micheal Jordan and come out next year. I just hope my years of experience can benefit someone on these boards. I love the game and I do not want to see it damaged by any player, coach, parent, fan OR umpire.
