GD Stance

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by LLPA13UmpDan

but Tim C., why would any umpire wear "blue" shins? It sticks out totally. ive only seen Black and the greyish shin guards. just my 2 cents

Save your 2 cents. I know several umpires who use blue shin guards (and they aren't Carlucci either). What's wrong with blue? They call us "Blue" all the time. It's been fairly traditional for gear color, as in chest protectors and mask frames/pads. So blue shin guards only seem logical as well.

[LLPA13UmpDan]

ok then, that means if i ever get new shins im going to ask for bright pink ones?

[tibear]

Justme,

Perhaps using an analogy of the Fosbury flop in the high jump would help.

Dick Fosbury was the first person to try the high jump in this manner but over time, people tried using different approaches and arms techniques in conjunction with the new technique. However, it is still called the Fosbury Flop.

And just like the flop took some time to be accepted in the track and field circles, I think the GDS stance will have the same problem within the baseball circles. Especially with the (perceived or real) obstructed strikezone issue.

Anyway if the biggest problem we have is that you think I should change the name of the stance, so be it.

[waltjp]

Originally Posted by LLPA13UmpDan

ok then, that means if i ever get new shins im going to ask for bright pink ones?

Seems like they's be a perfect fit you you.

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by LLPA13UmpDan

ok then, that means if i ever get new shins im going to ask for bright pink ones?

Here is some gear I have selected especially for you:



And you can complete the look with these:

[umpduck11]

Originally Posted by Justme

This post has taken a strange turn.......

This thread has gone places it never should have gone.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by tibear

I don't think anyone is saying that T is doing the GDS wrong, we're simply questioning the positioning. Just because GD says it is right doesn't mean that improvements can't be made to the stance.

The "GD stance" is really the Gerry Davis System. Proper performance includes the distance from the catcher Gerry prescribes and Tee demonstrates.

I think if Gerry says it's right, it's right. If you want to make changes, feel free, but as has been said, it will not be the Gerry Davis System.

[GarthB]

Originally Posted by LLPA13UmpDan

ok then, that means if i ever get new shins im going to ask for bright pink ones?

1. Not only can't you write, you apparently can't read. Re-read SDS's post and see if you can find rationale for your post.

2. As non-traditional as it would be, I am beginning to believe that bright pink would be appropriate for you.

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by tibear

better is a subjective term.

What I was commenting on was that simply because GD said this is how the stance is done, doesn't mean that that others can't make slight adjustments to the stance which they feel works better for them.

You're right, but then they're not using the Gerry Davis System™, they're using something that works better for them.

I would follow the recommendation of Gerry Davis before I used what worked for somebody else, and for the same reason many folks here emphasize the proper stance and positioning for the Gerry Davis System™.

Edited to add: I should have read Garth's post first...

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by SanDiegoSteve

Here is some gear I have selected especially for you:



And you can complete the look with these:

Aug, I'm scared! Why so you have web sites that carry pink gear in you favorites list?

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Aug, I'm scared! Why so you have web sites that carry pink gear in you favorites list?

Hee hee hee!

They also carry standard umpire gear, as well as a great selection of baseball supplies and equipment. A. D. Starr. I got my humongous Schutt gear bag for $25 bucks from there.

[Tim C]

As I read this I wonder a little:

If someone works "almost" the "heal-to-instep" do we comment?

I REALLY liked the Fosbury anology since I am from Oregon . . . we NEVER know when "the coming thing" is legit . . . and therein lies the issue:

I believe that you work Davis, period . . . the review, referred to by 3 apples, was that the only thing pointed out was my chin position (something I worked on immediately) was bad . . .

We have several people that have commented "my version" . . . that only means you are not using the classic "Davis" system.

BTW, I have sent an e-mail to Scott Ehert and asked if some time soon I can have
extended" teaching . . . that may help us all.

Regards,

"The Moron"

[DG]

Originally Posted by LLPA13UmpDan

ok then, that means if i ever get new shins im going to ask for bright pink ones?

You will look just dandy!