First Game Coming Up

[UmpJM]

canadaump6,

Just slam 4 or 5 7 & 7's in the parking lot right before you walk on the field. Gaurantee you won't be nervous.

JM

[canadaump6]

Don't you think we should stick to that as a post-game ritual? Afterall, an umpire in my league did a game while high on marijuana, and he had some problems with the coaches in that game.

[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by canadaump6

Don't you think we should stick to that as a post-game ritual? Afterall, an umpire in my league did a game while high on marijuana, and he had some problems with the coaches in that game.

canadaump6,

C'mon man, give it up already! That sounds like it could be a really good story! You've got to tell us about it.

In regard to my earlier post, that was kind of what we here in the States refer to as a "joke". There may have been some embedded sarcasm.

My point, elliptical though it may have been, is that it's fine to be nervous before a game. You should be worried if you're not. Leave it in the parking lot and go do the best job you're capable of and have fun. If you make a mistake (EVERYBODY makes mistakes), learn from it and try not to make the same mistake again.

Finally, be courteous, impartial and firm, and so compel respect from all.

JM

[etn_ump]

Nervous is not necessarily a bad thing. The only advice I would have is to slow everything down except your positioning. Pause, read and react, make the calls a little slower.

And I can't believe this is your first game of the year. Our HS district and regional tournaments are starting this week and I am on game # 36 this weekend. Thank god for the South!

[LMan]

Originally Posted by CoachJM

Finally, be courteous, impartial and firm, and so compel respect from all.

JM

Whoever penned that line never worked a beer league