[whitecane12]

Wow! Little did I realize my measly little post about "ties" would generate so much great discussion. Thanks, gentlemen for sharing your wisdom (and in some cases, perhaps, lack of the same!). I'm proud to be a part of such a vast network of professionals (paid or not) who are helping to perpetuate the game I love. I'll umpire with any of you any time...even if your grammar and spelling skills aren't as good as your umpiring skills!

When I teach umpiring clinics I make it a point to tell the trainees that it is their responsibility to get the call right every time. "Impossible!" you say? Not at all. You may not always be correct but you can always be right.

The correct call is literally what happened. If you could see replays from every angle and determine for certain what happened on any given play that would be the correct call.

The right call is whatever you, as the umpire, BELIEVES to be the correct call. Make that call every time and you will always make the right call.

Thanks again.