Qualifications?

[Mike M]

In order to take advantage of Internet discussion boards you have invest the time to answer your question. After consistent reading of posts you will begin to determine who you can rely on. There are numerous dedicated individuals at this site and others (ETeamz and Umpire.org) who graciousily donated their time and expertise to posting very comprehensive answers.

As a general rule, for rule related posts, individuals who provide rule citation along their answers are more reliable.

For mechanics and game management posts, you have will find there are different approaches. As a result, deciding which umpire's answer is "correct" is subjective.

The answers are out there, you just have to take time to find them.