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Forum: Baseball Thu Nov 20, 2003, 06:21pm
Replies: 18
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Posted By IHSAIllini
"The ONLY time to verbalize strike three" I...

"The ONLY time to verbalize strike three"

I was referring to this by bluezebra, but I believe he meant "batter's out," which is what I do, so we're all in agreement!
Forum: Baseball Tue Nov 18, 2003, 08:20pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,517
Posted By IHSAIllini
Okay, I understand the theory - however, it IS...

Okay, I understand the theory - however, it IS still strike three, according to the rules? If so, why is the verbal "strike three" discouraged if it's different than "batter's out"?
Forum: Baseball Tue Nov 18, 2003, 07:02pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,517
Posted By IHSAIllini
UMPS? ::looks around sheepishly.:: DYBA - my...

UMPS? ::looks around sheepishly.::

DYBA - my local organization. Great Lakes Officials Association, which began as an org for the NTC at Great Lakes and has since expanded. Plus, IHSA for high...
Forum: Baseball Mon Nov 17, 2003, 07:17pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,517
Posted By IHSAIllini
Yes and no. What Bob said holds true for me, I...

Yes and no. What Bob said holds true for me, I work in the NW-N suburbs of Chicago. One of my associations does entirely 1-man work except for tournament, while another is typically 2-man, so it...
Forum: Baseball Sun Nov 16, 2003, 11:25pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,517
Posted By IHSAIllini
Here's the thing - I didn't used to do this, say...

Here's the thing - I didn't used to do this, say three years ago. But then as I started doing higher-level ball, batters would take off without seeing if the catcher dropped it or not. I needed a way...
Forum: Baseball Sun Nov 16, 2003, 11:04pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,517
Posted By IHSAIllini
Talking I wondered if someone would ask that :) ...

I wondered if someone would ask that :)

When that happens, I'll treat strike 3 in the same manner as strike one and strike two, and then give a standard hammer signal with the right hand if the...
Forum: Baseball Sun Nov 16, 2003, 01:38pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,517
Posted By IHSAIllini
I've been critiqued on turning too, but I've...

I've been critiqued on turning too, but I've always kept it as my style because it feels natural. As far as small-ball local goes, they don't bother me about it because I'm serving as AUIC, and UIC...
Forum: Baseball Thu Aug 21, 2003, 11:27pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,802
Posted By IHSAIllini
For me the uniform depends on what association...

For me the uniform depends on what association and what sport I'm umpiring under - there are four total, so it depends.

Great Lakes Officials Assoc. requires the red micromesh, and I wear that....
Forum: Softball Wed Jul 16, 2003, 02:17pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,198
Posted By IHSAIllini
{snip} What's the call when the fielder with...

{snip}
What's the call when the fielder with the ball makes no attempt to tag the runner and instead simply stands in the baseline and allows the runner to collide with her? Can't find that one in...
Forum: Baseball Tue Jul 15, 2003, 04:45pm
Replies: 33
Views: 3,758
Posted By IHSAIllini
For anyone who's posted that they indicate...

For anyone who's posted that they indicate whether or not they want their call to stand at the dish: this is a clear violation of the rules. And I don't mean one of those pesky grey areas where we...
Forum: Softball Tue Jul 08, 2003, 09:41am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,984
Posted By IHSAIllini
Dylan, I live/work about 30 miles northwest of...

Dylan, I live/work about 30 miles northwest of Chicago.
Forum: Softball Mon Jul 07, 2003, 08:10pm
Replies: 19
Views: 1,984
Posted By IHSAIllini
Here, the pay scale depends. Pre-certified :...

Here, the pay scale depends.

Pre-certified : maxed at $30 a game, depending on longevity
Certified: maxed at $40 a game, depending on longevity
State Licensed: maxed at $50 a game, depending on...
Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 07, 2003, 08:04pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,610
Posted By IHSAIllini
Depends. If we're working a game in the league...

Depends. If we're working a game in the league where I'm the AUIC, then I have the authority to order everyone off the field, and I do. Other games...well, they mostly listen to me. I haven't had a...
Forum: Baseball Fri Jul 04, 2003, 09:55pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,154
Posted By IHSAIllini
Yes, yes it is.

Yes, yes it is.
Forum: Softball Thu Jul 03, 2003, 10:20am
Replies: 46
Views: 5,004
Posted By IHSAIllini
Concur. There is no valid reason to prolong a...

Concur. There is no valid reason to prolong a game by calling the 'tight zone.'
Forum: Baseball Thu Jul 03, 2003, 10:10am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,154
Posted By IHSAIllini
It's a fair request, seeing as how we funded...

It's a fair request, seeing as how we funded Taylor's regime up until the end of the Cold War. We helped make the mess and we should damn well help clean it up. But that's just my .02.

Lonewolf, I...
Forum: Softball Wed Jul 02, 2003, 05:43pm
Replies: 46
Views: 5,004
Posted By IHSAIllini
It's somewhat ironic, because I never said what...

It's somewhat ironic, because I never said what the zone I called was. I call one of the widest zones in the league, because I've grown tired of calling walk after walk.

I don't have a chip on my...
Forum: Baseball Wed Jul 02, 2003, 05:36pm
Replies: 16
Views: 2,154
Posted By IHSAIllini
For anyone who cares to continue to be offensive,...

For anyone who cares to continue to be offensive, congratulations, you have shown that you have the maturity of a five year-old who hasn't had a nap in a week. My advice falls on the shut up side of...
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 27, 2003, 12:38pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,875
Posted By IHSAIllini
Thanks. Since I only do FP that's why I said...

Thanks. Since I only do FP that's why I said legal.

Do you know the FED citation as well?
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 27, 2003, 12:22pm
Replies: 13
Views: 2,875
Posted By IHSAIllini
Stupid, but legal, as far as I know. Anyone have...

Stupid, but legal, as far as I know. Anyone have a citation on this?
Forum: Softball Fri Jun 27, 2003, 12:17pm
Replies: 46
Views: 5,004
Posted By IHSAIllini
Coach, I'd be irate if I didn't just feel sorry...

Coach, I'd be irate if I didn't just feel sorry for you. Honestly, how long have you been coaching? My advice for you, sir, is to understand that the umpire will call the zone the way they call the...
Forum: Softball Thu Jun 26, 2003, 12:13pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,312
Posted By IHSAIllini
Wow, they let 15 1/2 y/o umps work HSA games by...

Wow, they let 15 1/2 y/o umps work HSA games by you? Round these parts, you have to be 17 to do it - and take an open book test. :D
Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 26, 2003, 12:10pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,424
Posted By IHSAIllini
I get the same thing. Tell 'em they don't get...

I get the same thing. Tell 'em they don't get paid to read their rule books, but you do. :D
Forum: Baseball Wed Jun 25, 2003, 03:28pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,697
Posted By IHSAIllini
Re-post from softball: Okay, I've got a...

Re-post from softball:

Okay, I've got a question for those of you who umpire in local leagues. At what age do you start training umpires, and what is the traning composed of?

Around here we...
Forum: Softball Wed Jun 25, 2003, 03:28pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,312
Posted By IHSAIllini
Question Okay, I've got a question for those of you who...

Okay, I've got a question for those of you who umpire in local leagues. At what age do you start training umpires, and what is the traning composed of?

Around here we start with 12-13 y/o umpire...
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