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The stiff softball mechanics agitate me. They remind me of cheerleaders when they put their hand up in the air at the end of a cheer and strike a pose.
Also, i flipped through and seen this one PU in the NW/Wash game call a 10 second violation on the pitchers at least 5 times. It was ridiculous. I was thinking either this lady is the definition of OOO, or maybe that's the way softball wants it done. i dunno. |
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The way it has been explained to me is that softball is very concerned about umpires being 'bigger' then the game. They don't want to draw attention to themselves, thus the lack of 'selling' calls or different color uniforms.
They frown on 'non standard' mechanics, or colors or doing anything that makes anyone notice anything that you do above and beyond calling the rules and the game as it is meant to be.
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I would try to explain it to you, but I don't think you guys have the wherewithal to comprehend the purpose and the common decency to understand that just because it isn't "your way" doesn't mean it is wrong.
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Okee Dokee, Mike!!
I don't think anyone here is saying the softball mechanics are wrong, just different. However, I have noticed that attitudes like yours are quite prevalent in softball. To each his own, and have a wonderful day!!
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Tue Jun 05, 2007, 10:32pm
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Did she go?
That check swing mechanic makes it hard if you wear a HSM. But wait, I don't believe I've ever seen a softball umpire wear a HSM.
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Tue Jun 05, 2007, 11:44pm
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The check swing mechanic is rediculous. Mask off, 3 steps out into foul territory, and a point. Seems a little bit too big if NCAA really wants them to just exist and blend in.
Also, the called strike three mechanic is absolutely hilarious. Arm up, 2 steps to the left or right, then swing it down all the way to your left foot. Give me a break. Hope softball umpires who work 2 man (or woman) don't do this. Does the signal for "in" in tennis change from clay/composite/grass, men/women, single/doubles? A bit of an exaggeration obviously but you get my point. Baseball and softball obviously stem from the same sport; so what set of umpires changed first? Did baseball umpires in the 1950s used to act like this? |
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Wed Jun 06, 2007, 10:37am
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