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Forum: Baseball Thu Oct 11, 2001, 04:25pm

Replies: 16 Pain in th a-- coach Views: 2,701 Posted By Phil Vivenzio Pain in the *** Coach Why did you let him question evry close call. I would have warned him that we will not be discussing every call. If it continued, i would have run him. My guess is that if you ran him , the game...

Forum: Baseball Mon Aug 27, 2001, 03:49pm

Replies: 15 Missed Called Views: 2,284 Posted By Phil Vivenzio Deply to DrC DRC: Well thought out answer. I thought that all the teams and there coaching staff displayed true sportsmanship throughout the LLWS. I was really impressed with there kids and program. I was...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 27, 2001, 03:50pm

Replies: 6 How do you handle stupid coaches Views: 1,548 Posted By Phil Vivenzio I was the base umpire in a Junior Little League... I was the base umpire in a Junior Little League game(13 & 14 year olds). The situation is this: there are two outs, r1 on 3rd base, the count on the batter is three and two. The stupid coach, has...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 18, 2001, 03:08pm

Replies: 0 Dead Ball Views: 905 Posted By Phil Vivenzio I Had an interesting game yesterday. I did game... I Had an interesting game yesterday. I did game solo as partner never showed up. Two well coached high school varsity teams. The game was scoreless through 4. In the 5th inning the home team...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 18, 2001, 02:50pm

Replies: 10 Missed Base Views: 1,917 Posted By Phil Vivenzio Bfair-I agree with you Steve: You are right on with your reply. This umpire had the guts to make the tough call. If the shoe was on the other foot, this coach would definitely want this called. It is my experience on...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 12, 2001, 04:34pm

Replies: 16 Trouble Ball Views: 2,068 Posted By Phil Vivenzio I think that the original question states that he... I think that the original question states that he is in the A position(No one on). If its a trouble ball, he should go out and announce to his partner that he is going out. his partner will then...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 11, 2001, 02:04pm

Replies: 7 Base shoes Views: 1,697 Posted By Phil Vivenzio I also have a wide foot and a high instep. Iused... I also have a wide foot and a high instep. Iused to wear spot built, but this year I tried Nautilus. I had a choice between steel toe and bno steel toe. I chose the steel toe. I've only worn them...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 11, 2001, 01:28pm

Replies: 16 Incompetent Partner Views: 2,175 Posted By Phil Vivenzio Response I live in central New Jersey. Sub-Varsity ball is assigned by the AD's of each school, my assignor only assigns varsity games. The AD called him because he couldn't get a second umpire. I called...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 06, 2001, 03:28pm

Replies: 16 Incompetent Partner Views: 2,175 Posted By Phil Vivenzio My high school assignor, called me on tuesday,... My high school assignor, called me on tuesday, and asked that I do him a favor. He needed an ump for a sub-varsity game and the scholl would pay varsity rates. I live in the North East and with the...

Forum: Baseball Fri Mar 16, 2001, 03:41pm

Replies: 9 BR Beats Throw to 1B but misses Base Views: 1,692 Posted By Phil Vivenzio I know that this subject has been beatin to death... I know that this subject has been beatin to death over the last year or so, but I got into a discussion at my last association meeting with a prevous president who happend to be my instructor when I...

Forum: Baseball Thu Feb 15, 2001, 04:54pm

Replies: 0 Added flavor to WW's Blooper Article Views: 1,525 Posted By Phil Vivenzio I was doing a Little League Senior League... I was doing a Little League Senior League Regional Championship game(15-16 year olds) I was the 2b umpire in a 4 man crew. R1 was attempting to steal, got a real bad jump, however, the catcher's...

Forum: Baseball Wed Feb 14, 2001, 05:05pm

Replies: 10 Did It effect the Play? Views: 1,982 Posted By Phil Vivenzio Did it effect the play Pete: I believe when Carl said its a "don't do that" when the pitcher in the wind up steps off with his/her wrong foot, there is no on on base, therefor no,penalty. Regards Phil

Forum: Baseball Thu Feb 08, 2001, 04:10pm

Replies: 47 True Confessions - Your Analysis and Eval? Views: 5,047 Posted By Phil Vivenzio Definition of a Good Umpire After reading/responding to 5 pages of response, I think that we all should think about "What is the definition of a good umpire?" I read adaptable, consistent, love of game, for the money. I'm...

Forum: General / Off-Topic Tue Feb 06, 2001, 10:02am

Replies: 2 Camp Info Views: 1,749 Posted By Phil Vivenzio I attended the Sun Belt Camp last year and i... I attended the Sun Belt Camp last year and i found it to be very hands on and informative. It is held Presidents weekend in Charlotte. The camp is Friday afternoon through Sundy afternoon. It...

Forum: Baseball Mon Feb 05, 2001, 11:28am

Replies: 47 True Confessions - Your Analysis and Eval? Views: 5,047 Posted By Phil Vivenzio True Confessions After reading everyone's responses, I felt that I had to add my two cents in. I think that all of us at one time or another have made a bad call in similar circumstances. Unfortunately, your call...

Forum: Baseball Thu Feb 01, 2001, 04:30pm

Replies: 16 Putting the Game in Blues Hands Views: 2,988 Posted By Phil Vivenzio Why I umpire Why do I umpire? I do not umpire for the money, however, without the money, I couldn't umpire. Let me explain, its not for the cost of the gear and uniform, its not for the cost of gas, its how I...

Forum: Baseball Fri Jan 12, 2001, 11:43am

Replies: 12 Question to Warren on His Ethics VI Views: 1,734 Posted By Phil Vivenzio Warren: After reading your article on ethics,... Warren: After reading your article on ethics, particularly to tag no tag, I had an interesting play during a senior little league tournament game. It is a 4 person crew and I was the base umpire at...

Forum: Baseball Wed Dec 20, 2000, 04:12pm

Replies: 10 Ump Association Uniform Rules Views: 3,641 Posted By Phil Vivenzio Umpire Uniform I belong to the New Jersey Federation of Baseball Umpires. Our Dress code for Baseball is as follows: Hat: Dark Blue with no lettering or numbers and fitted. Shirt: ...

Forum: Baseball Tue Dec 05, 2000, 04:36pm

Replies: 31 Take a one-question test Views: 3,272 Posted By Phil Vivenzio Fed Rule on Interference I still say the answer is B. Garth, I read your reasoning, but I disagree. You say that the runner beat the throw so the interference on the batter causes you to return the runner to 1b. What if...

Forum: Baseball Mon Nov 27, 2000, 03:50pm

Replies: 13 Lessons Learned Views: 2,131 Posted By Phil Vivenzio Best Advice that I ever received In my first year of umpiring, I worked a number of games with Carl. Carl is a veteran of 25 years of umpiring. He gave me numerous positioning hints, but the best piece of advise that he gave me is...

Forum: Baseball Mon Nov 27, 2000, 03:39pm

Replies: 9 Fed Balk Rule Question Views: 1,858 Posted By Phil Vivenzio I have asked this question constantly, and I... I have asked this question constantly, and I still do not get a understandable answer. It is my understanding that the purpose of balk rules is to protect the runner from being deceived. One of the...

Forum: Baseball Fri Nov 17, 2000, 04:18pm

Replies: 27 Umpire Blackballed Views: 3,034 Posted By Phil Vivenzio I don't feel that any association should allow a... I don't feel that any association should allow a coach to blackball any umpire. The association should have a committee to oversee their umpires and give the coaches a forum to raise their...

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