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Too sensitive? Remember, 100% of the calls you make are going to make 50% of the crowd unhappy! I always mention at pre-game, balls/strikes safes/outs are the umpires, we will not argue. That is my warning, no more. As for the comments, most can be overlooked, may be hard but it can be done. I had a cute little catcher once who wouldnt say anything, but she would wipe off outside corner of plate. After two or three times I said to her, "you ain't gonna make it any bigger" she just grinned, and kept wiping, every so often. Another called third strike, heard moans and groans from bench, coach asked player "where was THAT one?" She replied "right down the middle, I just froze!" The bench got quiet! I enjoy hearing some of the comments, like "How many of these are your kids blue" but its usually very clear when the line is crossed, and thats when I will bow up, and stop it. I honestly don't hear most of what is said, I am focused on the plays, and tend to ignore alot. I also have been on the other side of the fence, so I know the feeling! I try always to never let the comments influence my calls, or to take it out on the players.
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