Forum: Softball
Sat Feb 15, 2014, 07:47pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
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Forum: Softball
Thu Feb 13, 2014, 10:18pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
Joy
Today was my first game for 2014. I think I shined my shoes three times the day before. I starched my pants, ironed my shirt and donned my new hat. While dressing at the field I got those same old...
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Forum: Softball
Fri Aug 23, 2013, 10:21pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,543
UIC's
I suspect that some contributors on this board are UIC's of your cities. I ask you, what are some of the most challenging things you deal with? My query is due to an opportunity that is being...
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Forum: Softball
Sat Aug 17, 2013, 06:35pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 960
Slow down to speed up
I really enjoy umpiring, it is great exercise and it keeps me sharp in the noggin. I have only umpired for eight years so I definitely have much more to learn.
I was working with a well respected...
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Forum: Softball
Tue Jul 30, 2013, 01:10pm
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,954
Thanks for the responses, I really like the...
Thanks for the responses, I really like the approach you use KJUmp. I will try it next time. I just hope I neve turn in to super ump. If I do, you all have permission to kick me square in the ass.
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Forum: Softball
Tue Jul 30, 2013, 12:18am
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,954
Super Ump...Just Ask Him
Have you ever worked with a partner who just thinks he is the best thing happening to umpiring since the invention of the game? One of those guys who does not stay in his part of the field between...
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Forum: Softball
Tue Jul 09, 2013, 12:35am
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,560
Look a me now
Working coed game. A whole bunch of younger women dressed in somewhat revealing attire. (Short shorts and tank tops etc). Some were very attractive. One in particular had a boyfriend/husband that...
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Forum: Softball
Sun Feb 26, 2012, 11:13pm
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,495
It is ovious....this is a coed game and the...
It is ovious....this is a coed game and the pitcher is a hot blond and her pants fell down. I have had it happed to me at least 12 times. The uniform manager for our leauge is bad at sizing. :D
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Forum: Softball
Sun Feb 12, 2012, 11:42pm
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,974
Paying UIC
I just wanted to see if this was happening anywhere else. Lately the tournaments I have worked my check has been shoted by $5.00. When I asked the other umpires that worked they all reported the same...
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Forum: Softball
Wed Jun 29, 2011, 02:10am
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,625
I agree with what has been posted. The biggest...
I agree with what has been posted. The biggest thing I get from players is a comment on how well I hustle to cover a play. Way too many umpires in the SP league I work in make almost every call from...
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Forum: Softball
Sun Jun 26, 2011, 11:54pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 4,974
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Forum: Softball
Sat Jun 18, 2011, 12:13am
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,398
I am sure that there are 2 umpires that create...
I am sure that there are 2 umpires that create quite a few comments drom the offended team about a foul ball call given your example.
I hsaw a call similar to that the other night on Men's slow...
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Forum: Softball
Tue Jun 07, 2011, 12:04pm
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,437
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Forum: Softball
Mon Jun 06, 2011, 04:30pm
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Replies: 28
Views: 3,919
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Forum: Softball
Sun Jun 05, 2011, 03:12pm
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Replies: 33
Views: 3,984
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Forum: Softball
Sun Jun 05, 2011, 03:08pm
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,142
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Forum: Softball
Tue May 31, 2011, 03:35pm
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,739
I did have an occasion to work with a young man...
I did have an occasion to work with a young man around the age of twenty who was found to be texting while he was on first base. I found out that he has be cuaght at it before but the UIC did nothing...
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Forum: Softball
Sat May 28, 2011, 03:51pm
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Replies: 1
Views: 930
Florida vs. Oregon
Did anyone see the double play in the games when the outfielder doubled up the runner on 1st? If I am not mistaken the BU rang her up on the double with his left hand. Is this a proper mechanic for...
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Forum: Softball
Fri May 27, 2011, 08:23pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,190
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Forum: Softball
Fri May 27, 2011, 08:20pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,439
Looks a bit high but it could also be the angle...
Looks a bit high but it could also be the angle of the TV camera. How about that obstruction call against Stanford? To take a koncokdown like that and then get called for obstruction. The SS sure did...
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Forum: Softball
Mon May 16, 2011, 06:38pm
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,767
Low Profile Chest Protector
I am looking for a loe profile chest protector with good protection. My latest protector is a Pro9 and although it is a good protector it is bulky and makes my shoulders look like superman on...
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Forum: Softball
Fri May 13, 2011, 07:28pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,753
Bunted Infield Fly
I had a situation last night where the batter attempted a bunt that popped up quickly toward the pitcher. It only went up about 10’ and the pitcher had to hustle to try and make the play but missed...
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Forum: Softball
Tue May 10, 2011, 09:38pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,229
How do ya do it
I had the pleasure of working with one of the UMPIRES tonight. This was a guy who complained about every umpire he has ever worked with. He did the bases on this occasion. During our pre-game I was...
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Forum: Softball
Sun May 08, 2011, 08:56pm
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Replies: 57
Views: 5,540
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Forum: Softball
Tue Apr 19, 2011, 04:26pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,730
D3K rules
Had a major fist last night. It was a 12U city league game and both teams were marginal at best. Clock had run out and the home team was getting their last licks when the time expired. The home team...
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