My plate mechanics

[LLPA13UmpDan]

Tim , i felt it necessary to be in my FULL uniform. I use wristbands so what?

Anyway

That vid was just a basic practice shot. I didnt have a pitcher there obviously, so im going to speed it up a bit in the video. So now you know us "trolls" dont look half bad.

Back to looking to the side- Just as discussed before by other umpires who do it, i only do it when there isnt runners on. I wont do that when something could happen that i may miss.

[umpduck11]

Originally Posted by LLPA13UmpDan

Tim , i felt it necessary to be in my FULL uniform. I use wristbands so what?

Why do you use wristbands ? I'm not being critical, just trying to understand.
Are you afraid you'll lose your grip on your indicator because of sweat running down your arm ? In the association I am in, (and most, I suspect), you'd be laughed off the field, and then reprimanded for being out of uniform, as sweatbands are not part of the "official uniform".
Do you wear a headband also ?

[Tim C]

No real umpire wears wrist bands . . . dan is still a wanna be . . .

Actually dan you do look terrible.

From the wrist bands to poor practice timing.

I would suggest that you follow school timing and say the following out loud:

1) ON THE RUBBER

pause

2) SET

Drop seat into correct position,

3) PITCH

Follow the imaginary ball to the glove, timing equals proper use of eyes, and make the call.

EVEN when you "flash" the count you are waaaay too fast . . . SLOW DOWN even when you practice.

Now, trust me, I don't expect you to take any of our advice -- you have proven that before BUT since you took the time and guts to put a vid on I thought I would comment . . .

You have a long ways to go grasshopper . . .

Lose the stupid wrist bands!

Regards,



Regards,

[SanDiegoSteve]

Originally Posted by Tim C

No real umpire wears wrist bands

Except for the MLB umpires, when they wear the pink ones for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

[BigUmp56]

Originally Posted by mrm21711

And the blue ones on father's day.

I'd say it's more that he's impetuous and young that causes him to say and do some of the things he does. We were all teenagers at one time and can well remember what it was like to want to assert our own individuality.

There's really nothing about wearing his wrist bands that'll drastically effect his games mechanically. It's only a perception problem amongst the coaches that it looks unprofessional that could cause him some difficulty.


Tim.

[ozzy6900]

Loose the armbands.

Look forward at all times.

Slow down.

Get a haircut!

[LLPA13UmpDan]

Honestly guys,

I will listen to what you have to say. New year, new me. I will be attending the Williamsport LL 2 day umpire clinic in April, any of the LL guys on here attending?

Also ozzy, fyi- baseball season= short hair winter=long hair

[DG]

Are you saying you are taping this from in front of somebody else's closet?

[LLPA13UmpDan]

no, thats are "office" we'll say.... down stairs.