FED Plate Conference

[MrUmpire]

Originally Posted by Robert E. Harrison

I have allowed a head coach to violate a rule that is important enough to FED that they've made it a POE in the past.

There, fixed that for you.

[MikeStrybel]

Now that this is answered and obvious, I ask simply for information only:

Our state requires that umpires check bats and hats together. In other words, both umpires check HT and then head over to VT to conduct the check. I have heard conflicting rationale. One said that it prevents one guy from getting entangled in an ugly situation, another cited the need to get it done faster and yet one more said that it is because of liability (i.e. two sets of eyes and ears to ensure that no one can say we didn't do our checks. Before I moved away, the PU checked one and the BU checked the other. if you had three man working, the BUs handled the chores. It's not that I mind, heck my season gets underway in a couple days, but it is different.

Is this the way your association/league/group handles the pregame equipment check? Any problems with a pregame equipment removal that necessitated this mechanic for you?

Thank you!

[yawetag]

Originally Posted by MikeStrybel

Is this the way your association/league/group handles the pregame equipment check? Any problems with a pregame equipment removal that necessitated this mechanic for you?

Yes, for two reasons: 1) You have an extra set of eyes for any questions; 2) You look like a team by working together.

[Simply The Best]

Originally Posted by MikeStrybel

Our state requires that umpires check bats and hats together. In other words, both umpires check HT and then head over to VT to conduct the check. I have heard conflicting rationale. One said that it prevents one guy from getting entangled in an ugly situation, another cited the need to get it done faster and yet one more said that it is because of liability (i.e. two sets of eyes and ears to ensure that no one can say we didn't do our checks.

It is all about liability since pre game checks are a complete and total ruse.

Is this the way your association/league/group handles the pregame equipment check? Any problems with a pregame equipment removal that necessitated this mechanic for you?

I teach go through with the association mandated ritual then get on to tasks and duties that are of real importance.