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Forum: Softball Tue Jan 18, 2011, 02:30pm

Replies: 50 Drop 3rd strike mechanic Views: 7,199 Posted By IowaBlue Read my post after the one you quoted. I... Read my post after the one you quoted. I have explained things the best that I can as I am not a math major.

Forum: Softball Tue Jan 18, 2011, 01:44pm

Replies: 50 Drop 3rd strike mechanic Views: 7,199 Posted By IowaBlue The angle in question is 45 degrees (your line... The angle in question is 45 degrees (your line of sight) off of the 1st base foul line (which is the runner's path extended). They will ultimately end up at 1st. Their position, on a force play,...

Forum: Softball Tue Jan 18, 2011, 01:30pm

Replies: 50 Drop 3rd strike mechanic Views: 7,199 Posted By IowaBlue You seem to possess a limited understanding of... You seem to possess a limited understanding of the different positions that are available to umpires on various plays, relative to other factors involved like partner responsibilities, player...

Forum: Softball Tue Jan 18, 2011, 11:14am

Replies: 39 Driver's License? Why? Views: 3,201 Posted By IowaBlue I don't see why this is necessarily a bad thing. ... I don't see why this is necessarily a bad thing. If I were to get in trouble for, say, tax evasion, should this have an impact on my ability to work as an auto mechanic, or even an umpire?

Forum: Softball Tue Jan 18, 2011, 08:54am

Replies: 50 Drop 3rd strike mechanic Views: 7,199 Posted By IowaBlue You are failing to grasp the simplicity of the... You are failing to grasp the simplicity of the concept being presented by introducing variables that are not relevant. It does not matter if you are 90 degrees from the throw in most instances. ...

Forum: Softball Mon Jan 17, 2011, 09:07pm

Replies: 50 Drop 3rd strike mechanic Views: 7,199 Posted By IowaBlue Obviously it's best if you can get closer than... Obviously it's best if you can get closer than that, but not everyone can get there depending on what level of ball you are working and the quality of your partner. Either way, anywhere in that...

Forum: Softball Mon Jan 17, 2011, 04:41pm

Replies: 50 Drop 3rd strike mechanic Views: 7,199 Posted By IowaBlue The correct answer is neither. You don't want a... The correct answer is neither. You don't want a 45 degree angle on a steal play, you want 90 degrees with the runner's path to the bag, at the point that the runner and the bag intersect, or to the...

Forum: Softball Mon Jan 17, 2011, 02:10pm

Replies: 39 Driver's License? Why? Views: 3,201 Posted By IowaBlue Would you really consider an umpire to be an... Would you really consider an umpire to be an acquaintance? I would not, unless that umpire happens to have a prior relationship with that child outside of softball. What those statistics are...

Forum: Softball Mon Jan 17, 2011, 02:04pm

Replies: 50 Drop 3rd strike mechanic Views: 7,199 Posted By IowaBlue The relationship between two different bases vis... The relationship between two different bases vis a vis your position is not relevant. You are only concerned with your angle in reference to one particular runner or base, and in this instance they...

Forum: Softball Mon Jan 17, 2011, 01:23pm

Replies: 39 Driver's License? Why? Views: 3,201 Posted By IowaBlue Yep, and checking every single person that walks... Yep, and checking every single person that walks through the gate might prevent something as well. Think any parent or park worker might have something hidden in their past? I'm not a Republican,...

Forum: Softball Mon Jan 17, 2011, 01:17pm

Replies: 39 Driver's License? Why? Views: 3,201 Posted By IowaBlue Exactly. What about umps with past DUIs? ... Exactly. What about umps with past DUIs? Should they be barred from working? Just youth events?

Forum: Softball Mon Jan 17, 2011, 12:58pm

Replies: 39 Driver's License? Why? Views: 3,201 Posted By IowaBlue Unless he killed her at the ballpark, while in... Unless he killed her at the ballpark, while in uniform, I'm not really sure what point this is supposed to make. Are you implying that all persons, prior to entering any ballpark, should have a...

Forum: Softball Mon Jan 17, 2011, 12:46pm

Replies: 50 Drop 3rd strike mechanic Views: 7,199 Posted By IowaBlue How in the world are they not? Around any... How in the world are they not? Around any base or runner is an imaginary 360 degree circle. Each position that you take on the circle has an equivalent position on the opposite side. The only...

Forum: Softball Mon Jan 17, 2011, 03:58am

Replies: 50 Drop 3rd strike mechanic Views: 7,199 Posted By IowaBlue Ummmmmm....Yes it is. Do you even know what... Ummmmmm....Yes it is. Do you even know what "angle" means in this instance? For any position or view that you can achieve from inside the diamond, I can achieve a corollary and IDENTICAL angle...

Forum: Softball Mon Jan 17, 2011, 03:31am

Replies: 39 Driver's License? Why? Views: 3,201 Posted By IowaBlue I'm going to agree with Irish here. 1) It is... I'm going to agree with Irish here. 1) It is impossible for a predator to do anything to a child in a large ballpark full of people. 2) Studies show that the most likely person to abuse a child...

Forum: Softball Sun Jan 16, 2011, 03:23pm

Replies: 50 Drop 3rd strike mechanic Views: 7,199 Posted By IowaBlue Choosing not to frivolously waste energy, in... Choosing not to frivolously waste energy, in order to obtain EXACTLY THE SAME ANGLE as one would achieve via a buttonhook, is not being lazy, it's being smart. People that can't understand or don't...

Forum: Softball Sun Jan 16, 2011, 01:30pm

Replies: 50 Drop 3rd strike mechanic Views: 7,199 Posted By IowaBlue You make good points, but are also missing the... You make good points, but are also missing the forest for the trees. Yes, virtually all good umpires started with ASA training. This is part of my disillusion. I think that training can be...

Forum: Softball Sun Jan 16, 2011, 01:38am

Replies: 50 Drop 3rd strike mechanic Views: 7,199 Posted By IowaBlue Mechanics issues include the following: ... Mechanics issues include the following: Plate stances. The old-school heel-toe, box, up-down squatting style that ASA teaches is a poor mechanic. The NCAA offers you many more comfortable...

Forum: Softball Sat Jan 15, 2011, 11:41am

Replies: 50 Drop 3rd strike mechanic Views: 7,199 Posted By IowaBlue This is not necessarily the case. From a brief... This is not necessarily the case. From a brief perusal of the board, it appears that you are an ASA adherent, which is fine. I myself swore by them for years. I have recently come to the...

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