Lack of Proper Equipment

[jicecone]

ddd,

I've been doing this for almost 20 years, and there are some here that make me look like a rookie, in terms of years. However, if there is one thing I have learned, thats is the simple fact that I have'nt learned everything. and I try to stay within the guidelines of the rules and much as the next guy. This situation, while not TOTALLY out of the realm of possibliity, but certainly less than the batter dropping the bat on a pitch that fell out of the pitcher hand, is remote at best.

So what do we as officials have to fall back on if something happens out of the ordinary. Well first of all, you should be versed enough in the rules to know that its not covered. Then we have to rely on the next best thing, support from the coaches, players, atheletic directors, and yes even a parent that may be willing to quickly travel to help out.

I seriously don't believe that many good officials that frequent this forum are interested in ending the game.

Soooooo, where does that leave us ddd? Common sense, my friend, Common sense. Is it a varsity game? Probably not happening and if it does and the game has to be replayed then so be it. JV game, no big thing. As long as you did as much as possible, in a professional and safe manner as possible, then what happens, happens.

Know enough to officiate the game when your needed, and to stay out game when you not. That in itself will get you a long way..

Good Luck.