My plate mechanics
 

OK,

I was someone what bored yesterday and worked on some mechanics. This is me, doing my nornal routine mechanics. Do you think that my mechanics are decent? (sorry, shot inside, so it isnt the best)

http://s39.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ent=llmov2.flv

Ok,
 

Help me out . . . what the hell are the black wrist bands?

Enquiring minds want to know . . .

1) Slow down, especially when practicing . . . "you are what you practice".

2) Never look to the side during a called strike . . . KEEP YOUR EYES on the field.

3) Slow EVERYTHING DOWN!

4) Decide who you really are and get backs to us.

Regards,

Just a few to add to Tims comments
Look at your foot positioning you are really open with your right foot remember all you armor is on the front for a reason. Hard to see your left keep it square to the target also.

You are drifting to your set position quick A to B positioning

Slow down stand completely before staarting your strike call

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.

slow down is correct.

when giving the count down do that one hand at a time thing that you have going. give it in front all at once.

looks like you may be getting too low, shoulders are too exposed, if you will. Keep your back a tad more upright maybe. Also, cut the straps on your mask, please. That long antenna thing isnt a good look, cut them and burn the edges. Just a helpful little tip.

Doesnt look too bad to me, keep it up.

the name is just my photobucket name.

Anyhow, that isnt my room :D

Just wait till spring guys, ill have a video up here of a REAL umpire :)

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 ?

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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,

Loose the armbands.

Look forward at all times.

Slow down.

Get a haircut!

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

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

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

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

I am confused, Dan. Wasn't that you in the photo you posted working the scissors and the black ball bags/Navy shirt combo?

no it wasnt.