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Been away for a while, but after reading this entire thread I have to lend my support to Bfair.
Some will say I should have stayed away, but their entitled to their opinion.
I have found that in officiating of different sports (including baseball), there are those officials that believe that maintaining their image on the field of play, is what gets them through the contest. The thought of someone questioning their judgement is an impeachable offense, let alone, what they may perceive as a possible violation of the rules.
The official is respected and very knowledgeable of the rules. He/she is also a master of the necessary mechanics to perform there duty at a high level. This is an officials,
official. Perfect.
Now lets discuss the exceptional official.
Being approachable, yet firm and fair in their decisions, is what gains them their respect. Their confidence and rules knowledge is also exceptional however, their understanding of the game and situations, and the application of rules during those situations is what enters into their decision making and establishes their image.
They are not only masters of officiating their sport, but they also have a complete understanding of the sport and are totally confident of their ability to handle each and every event that may arise in that contest. Even if they have to walk away knowing that some of their decsions were changed, this has no effect are their self-confidence level. They are personable, yet have no problem walking away
from what others may feel is an unfavorable decision.
They are TRULY in charge of the contest they are officiating.
Having said that, each of us have to decide what type official we want to be. The one that puts image first, or the one that truly understands what their there for.
The decision to change or not change a call, will be relatively easy after that.
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