Umpire with shirt not tucked in

[yawetag]

Originally Posted by cc6

In umpiring, it all comes down to what have you done for me lately. Here is a video of what must be the same kid, a couple years after his first video, so that he has had the time to be trained and grow into a decent uniform:

YouTube - Umpiring Fall DLL AA

Both videos prove that a Smitty is a Smitty no matter what the age.

Check out that foul line down first -- it's not straight!

[kylejt]

cc6, you're hammerin' ants that don't need to be hammered.

Look, you got taken to the woodshed when you posted your video, and want to extract some sort of revenge. AND THIS IS THE BEST YOU COULD COME UP WITH?! Ten year old kids? REALLY?

[johnnyg08]

Originally Posted by yawetag

Check out that foul line down first -- it's not straight!

So do you use the line or where the line would be?

[Aging_Arbiter]

Look at it this way, his chances of going home with a GLM, are better than most!

[yawetag]

Originally Posted by johnnyg08

So do you use the line or where the line would be?

I use the line. It's the same for both teams and a lot easier on my judgment.

That said, I change a bit as it relates to the base:

If the base is off the line (not touching it at all), I call the line. Therefore, if the ball bounces past the right side of 1st (or left side of 3rd) and it's between the base and line, it's fair.

If the base hangs over the foul line, I will call any ball fair that hits the base.

Of course, this is all detailed in pregame conference. I've never had a problem with any coach.