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[Bfair]

Originally posted by Carl Childress

Everyone will note I'm talking about a technical balk that can occur at any level (stepping off with the wrong foot). I'm not talking about a proprietary balk specific to one book only (such as the former FED "shoulder-turn" balk).

I am glad for a chance to plug my book. (grin)

I know you think I disagree with everything you say and believe Carl, but you are wrong there also. I agree with many things you say---including the technical balk. I'm also aware that many disagree with you. That point is left for further discussion.

Still, the point I now bring forward is that "the technical balk" is part of the rules. Since YOU have decided you wouldn't call it, then aren't you doing the exact same thing you are accusing someone else of doing?

Why is it okay when someone elects to ignore the rule you elect to ignore, yet improper, dishonest, and disrespectful when they elect to ignore a rule or ruling which you feel should be upheld?

Methinks I see a double standard here.
Still, I will add that I believe the decisions an umpire makes on that which he chooses to ignore and when to ignore it will reflect upon his success as a progressing umpire. I think we'd both agree that an umpire calling every balk he sees at every level of play he calls may be destined to continue doing just that----at the lower level ball he will destined to call.

Let he without sin cast the first ball......or something like that.............


Just my opinion,

Freix