new plate shoes?????????

[umpduck11]

Originally Posted by Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.

Yes, I wear two ball bags because I want to wear two bags (My reasons are not necessary here.) but what state do you live in and why does it require two ball bags?

MTD, Sr.

Alabama, the state that mandates two ball bags, certain brands of pants and shirts, hats underneath a HSM, and only allows navy blue shirts.

[heavyd8266]

very good umpduck must know the state very well to know that.

[umpduck11]

Originally Posted by heavyd8266

very good umpduck must know the state very well to know that.

Know it ? Hell, I have to live here...............

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by umpduck11

Alabama, the state that mandates two ball bags, certain brands of pants and shirts, hats underneath a HSM, and only allows navy blue shirts.

Hats under HSM, Gracey? What are they, on dope!

2 ball bags - no problem, I also wear 2.
Navy only - that's the State's prerogative.
Hats under HSM - kiss my posterior!

Sorry, Umpduck, but your State is run by morons and the only thing worse than that are people that follow such dumb mandates! I hope you all wear masks!

[jicecone]

After 25 years of sore legs and backs each season and two knee operations, my recommendation is to go with the Gerry Davis stance NOW. Learn it well and stay with it until you retire. Forget all the crap about what looks good or pretty or advanced. Not only is it better for your body but, you see more zone and can call more srikes. In 2-3 years it will be the No.1 recommended stance. Period.

I just bought a new pair of patent leather low plates shoes and hope they last the 10 years I got out of the first pair. $115.00, looks sharp and easy to keep clean.

Two ball bags are cool.

Hat under your HSM?

[ManInBlue]

Forget the sharpie - finger nail polish remover works wonders. You only have to do it once, then cover it with a little shoe die and polish. After that just polish as normal with black and don't think about the white again. But they are making the Reebok in all black for 2010 - which will be my next purchase.

I used the GD stance. I love it. Your body supports itself. Your legs don't hurt after a game, your back is saved etc etc - not to mention the view of the plate when done correctly. I will admit that I may not be 100% correct in my interpretation/use of it. But so far it's my choice for having energy at the end of the game and being able to walk the next day!!

Back to the shoes - everyone I know that has the New Balance loves them.

[umpduck11]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

Hats under HSM, Gracey? What are they, on dope!

2 ball bags - no problem, I also wear 2.
Navy only - that's the State's prerogative.
Hats under HSM - kiss my posterior!

Sorry, Umpduck, but your State is run by morons and the only thing worse than that are people that follow such dumb mandates! I hope you all wear masks!

Oz, since I first posted that in 2007, the State has since changed the rule. We may now wear a HSM without a hat underneath. I only wear a conventional mask, and I don't think anyone else in our association wears a HSM, either.

[Publius]

Originally Posted by ozzy6900

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2 ball bags - no problem, I also wear 2.
Navy only - that's the State's prerogative.
Hats under HSM - kiss my posterior!

...and the only thing worse than that are people that follow such dumb mandates!...

States have no prerogative in telling independent contractors what to wear. They may choose not to hire you for their state tournament if you don't comply, if that's important to you.

You got the last part spot on.