[Reffing Rev.]

So to be an ASA umpire you have to attend an annual clinic.

In 3 days I've had
1. Umpire tells me the IF rule is in effect anytime there is a force at 2nd with less than 2 outs.
2. Umpire calls a runner out for a look back rule violation because she stopped and immediately (he admitted her move was immediate) advanced.
3. Umpire rule a batter out for "throwing" (carelessly discarding) the bat. (No play to be made by the catcher.)

I've said when my daughters our done needing my coaching services I'll go back to umpiring, but if I have to pay to attend the clinic producing these umpires, and then work with these umpires, maybe I'd be better off just beating my head with the "perfectly legal" dented bat in last night's game.