Did Carl know?

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Originally posted by WhatWuzThatBlue
I can think of a few dozen articles that would fit your criteria, as well. By the way, 'Finally.' is not only inapproporiate as a response, but shows me that you truly don't know much about what I've written. I've oft said that this is a very simple game, done in by too much thinking. See the ball, make the call - get it right! That credo has served me well for a very long time. TWP are great snowy day fillers and great for sparking the fire we need each late Winter as we dust off the gear. Beyond that, if they don't waste a whole lot of time at pro school teaching it, why should we spend more trying to master them?

The best advice I've reeived over the years:

Coaches only care about the next umpire crew. (Once they see you, they just want to know that the next game will be played too.)

Sticks and stones...

Wear a cup.

Six calls...that's all there really are when you break it down. The balks and headaches all sort themselves out as you move along.

Image isn't everything, buy good gear and make sure it fits.

The biggest complaint a coach has is that you're late. Don't worry, he hates your calls too.

Relax...you are wearing polyester and universally referred to as a large fairytale ox.

Life is pretty easy when the snow starts to fall.

Hey, in my racket when the snow falls I've got to add another 1 hour drive time, each way.

But I agree with the rest of your post: 99% of all calls call themselves. But sometimes the difference between a hereo & a goat is knowing how to handle that remaining ugly 1%.