stance adjustment

[irefky]

Originally Posted by orioles35

I just switched to this a few games ago and I really like it. I feel more square to the pitcher/batter (instead of standing in the slot at an angle, looking across home plate) and the fatigue factor is non-existent at the end of the game. Yeah, I took a couple of fouls to the chest, but hey...part of the job description.

What do you mean at an angle? Square your body as you are getting ready to sit down on the toilet!!!!!!!!!!!! The better way to look at it, if you are at a gas station restroom and you don't want to sit down on it, then you have the correct stance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You guys will never forget it each time you head for the john, this good piece of toilet-ideology!!!!!!!!!

AT an angle, I still don't visualize what you are doing? I guess mine don't make any sense either.

[DG]

I worked with a D1 guy years ago, last game of the HS season. He was not there to evaluate, he was recovering from appendectomy and had not worked in a while so he was doing bases.

After the game he complemented me on my positioning. I was always where I needed to be and actually had covered his position a time or two since he was not moving as fast as normal. He also gave me 5 suggestions.

1. I was not staying down on pitches high and tight. I was coming up before the pitch arrived. I changed to the GD stance and I stay down on all pitches now.
2. My chest protector was too long. It made me look larger than I am, although I am large enough as it is. I bought a new 13" protector.
3. On close pitches that are balls I should call BALL much louder when the count calls for it (ie 2 strike or 3 ball counts) to convince everybody I am sure. I do this now.
4. When the game is over I should not look for someone to hand the balls to, but simply toss them toward the home dugout. I do toss the balls now.
5. I should not bring water.

Well, 4 out of 5 is not bad. I still bring a water bottle, especially when the temperature rises, unless I know for a fact that water will be available, which is not often.

[UMP25]

Originally Posted by irefky

You guys will never forget it each time you head for the john, this good piece of toilet-ideology!!!!!!!!!

With all due respect, I think you mean toilet analogy. I'd hate to know exactly what toilet "ideology" actually is.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by UMP25

With all due respect, I think you mean toilet analogy. I'd hate to know exactly what toilet "ideology" actually is.

The toilet ideology is the belief that toilets are the key to the revolution!

[UMP25]

Well, I can attest to the fact that toilets/bathrooms are very important to me. I'll just leave it at that.

[Carbide Keyman]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

The toilet ideology is the belief that toilets are the key to the revolution!

Can't get enough good toilet humor !




Doug