Neighborhood Play

[ozzy6900]

Originally Posted by CO ump

In the 70s there was no FPSR
Old dogs need to keep up with the game

Yeah, I guess you are all correct in that statement! I should come up to speed, let's see:
I need to meet with my partners for every other call.

1. I need to go to my partner every time a coach challenges me.
2. I need to stop using the scissors when my back flairs up.
3. I must hold "church service" at the plate meeting and explain every detail of the game and how it will be called.
4. I need to justify my strike zone.
5. I need to accept that there are rising fastballs.
6. I need to understand that the batter may be frustrated with himself as he yells about my called strike three.
7. I need to stop using the double safe signal and figure out another way of emphasizing a close play.
8. I need to stop ejecting people for using "urban language" because this is the way they were brought up.
9. I need to stop using the neighborhood play because it was taught before FPSR.
10. I need to stop wearing my plate coat because no one else wears one.
11. I need to stop using my indicator on the bases because it is "unprofessional" even though I have CRS.
12. I need to be exactly where the CCA manual says to be because I am too stupid to decide for myself I need to be deep instead of shallow.
13. I need to make my calls faster because I have too much of a delay.
14. I need to accept IR in baseball because it will make the game more enjoyable for MLB fans and players. I should not be concerned with what it will do to the amateur side of the game.
15. I need to be nicer to other, younger, inexperienced officials because I am a crusty old fart that needs to come up to speed and have a better attitude.
16. I need to review this entire list and add more corrections each year.

And if you all hold your breath, I will accomplish these things in a quick and orderly fashion! Wait for it!