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Forum: Softball Fri Sep 18, 2009, 12:52am

Replies: 37 getting inside Views: 3,108 Posted By bestviewofall LOL. Don't we know. And according to my... LOL. Don't we know. And according to my Delaware Slow-Pitch friends, those are the only ones that are acceptable for softball. Taken out of context, I know. But, still fun.

Forum: Softball Sun Sep 13, 2009, 06:02pm

Replies: 61 "Over the batter's head"?! Views: 6,113 Posted By bestviewofall Oh, Mike. Don't stop now. This is hilarious. I... Oh, Mike. Don't stop now. This is hilarious. I love you taking the devil's advocate position on mechanics. Keep going. Please. This is great stuff.

Forum: Softball Tue Sep 01, 2009, 12:19am

Replies: 16 NCAA vs. ASA Mechanics Views: 3,053 Posted By bestviewofall I disagree. With knowledge of the potential... I disagree. With knowledge of the potential plays ahead, along with the knowledge of what routes need to be used to get to those plays (easily), an umpire can see all of the elements at the same...

Forum: Softball Mon Aug 31, 2009, 11:57pm

Replies: 16 NCAA vs. ASA Mechanics Views: 3,053 Posted By bestviewofall True, far too many umpires look at this as an... True, far too many umpires look at this as an opportunity to be lazy. Not a good route to take at all. Or maybe they are afraid of using ASA-established mechanics on a non-ASA game? Maybe they...

Forum: Softball Mon Aug 31, 2009, 12:58am

Replies: 16 NCAA vs. ASA Mechanics Views: 3,053 Posted By bestviewofall Steve, Very valid points, since I found a... Steve, Very valid points, since I found a new cold one, I shall respond if I can... I think that the NCAA idea of "working outside" has been misrepresented. Yes, this is the terminology...

Forum: Softball Fri Aug 28, 2009, 01:35am

Replies: 34 (From 2020)While Smokey Gets Another Cold One.... Views: 3,252 Posted By bestviewofall I have never attended a clinic that I haven't... I have never attended a clinic that I haven't paid for. LOL. I even paid for some of them, attended, and then was asked to help teach. I have no problem with that, though. To keep an organization...

Forum: Softball Thu Aug 27, 2009, 12:12am

Replies: 34 (From 2020)While Smokey Gets Another Cold One.... Views: 3,252 Posted By bestviewofall John, What if an umpire was trained in... John, What if an umpire was trained in another organization and took those skills into yours and became successful there? Smokey

Forum: Softball Mon Aug 24, 2009, 12:35am

Replies: 81 Who the HELL are you!!!? Views: 6,735 Posted By bestviewofall There I go, draggin another umpire discussion... There I go, draggin another umpire discussion into beer debates again. Almost makes me wanna put the stein down. Almost. Smokey

Forum: Softball Mon Aug 24, 2009, 12:18am

Replies: 188 2020, anyone? Views: 13,529 Posted By bestviewofall Mark, At this point, to my knowledge, there... Mark, At this point, to my knowledge, there has been no discussion (at least among us working stiffs) about that question. At this time there is far more important things for them to organize...

Forum: Softball Sun Aug 23, 2009, 12:50am

Replies: 81 Who the HELL are you!!!? Views: 6,735 Posted By bestviewofall My bad. Based on this level of anonimity, I... My bad. Based on this level of anonimity, I retract the fact that I am Smokey. I am Paul, a rec ball umpire from Anaheim, CA. Who enjoys his barley pop.

Forum: Softball Sun Aug 23, 2009, 12:16am

Replies: 81 Who the HELL are you!!!? Views: 6,735 Posted By bestviewofall I just realized that we all have used only our... I just realized that we all have used only our first names in this post. But, without a little research, none of us knows what the last names are of the posters. Hmm. So much for being open.

Forum: Softball Sat Aug 22, 2009, 11:57pm

Replies: 188 2020, anyone? Views: 13,529 Posted By bestviewofall While not knowing who you are, I can see your... While not knowing who you are, I can see your credentials are exceptional. If only I was the person making the decisions. Send the Ft Collins Finest anyways, please. it WILL NOT go to waste. ...

Forum: Softball Sat Aug 22, 2009, 11:30pm

Replies: 34 (From 2020)While Smokey Gets Another Cold One.... Views: 3,252 Posted By bestviewofall I would love to say that I have never seen that. ... I would love to say that I have never seen that. But, I cannot say that. Different philosophies for different umpires. For other umpires, every game is the most important game that is being...

Forum: Softball Sat Aug 22, 2009, 09:43pm

Replies: 34 (From 2020)While Smokey Gets Another Cold One.... Views: 3,252 Posted By bestviewofall Mike, after watching a little Mighty Mite... Mike, after watching a little Mighty Mite football this afternoon (my 8-old got only 6 sacs, an off day) I had a frosty barely pop or two with the team fathers. After that, I took the long drive...

Forum: Softball Sat Aug 22, 2009, 02:59pm

Replies: 34 (From 2020)While Smokey Gets Another Cold One.... Views: 3,252 Posted By bestviewofall Mike, Believe it or not, I too agree with... Mike, Believe it or not, I too agree with your points. If an ASA trained umpire shuns the group that trained them to go work age group ball elsewhere, that does not sit well. I, for one, know...

Forum: Softball Sat Aug 22, 2009, 12:53am

Replies: 188 2020, anyone? Views: 13,529 Posted By bestviewofall Thanks for the accolades, but seeing how... Thanks for the accolades, but seeing how dangerous it is in here, I may crawl back into lurking mode. Before I do that here are a few answers and thoughts: From what I understand: Mon/Tue: Two...

Forum: Softball Fri Aug 21, 2009, 01:53pm

Replies: 188 2020, anyone? Views: 13,529 Posted By bestviewofall Good to hear from you, Steve. Your assumption is... Good to hear from you, Steve. Your assumption is correct. Wade, I do not know if I know you or not but, thank you for the kind words, also. Probably just bad judgement on your part, though. ...

Forum: Softball Fri Aug 21, 2009, 10:05am

Replies: 188 2020, anyone? Views: 13,529 Posted By bestviewofall LOL. I have no idea. Must have been a... LOL. I have no idea. Must have been a misapplied click. I just saw that myself this morning. Yes, this is Smokey.

Forum: Softball Thu Aug 20, 2009, 11:32pm

Replies: 188 2020, anyone? Views: 13,529 Posted By bestviewofall I have been asked to work this tournament. I... I have been asked to work this tournament. I have accepted. From what I have seen of the roster, I am excited to be invloved with this gathering. Just as excited as I am to be involved with...

Forum: Softball Wed Aug 19, 2009, 12:57am

Replies: 81 Who the HELL are you!!!? Views: 6,735 Posted By bestviewofall OK, I've been lurking around the forum for a... OK, I've been lurking around the forum for a while now, and I guess have drank enough tonight to post. I've umpired softball for 26 years, been lucky enough to work 2 ASA nationals along with...

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