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Forum: Baseball Mon Sep 22, 2003, 12:10am

Replies: 18 Notched Indicators Views: 3,271 Posted By dani Notched Indicator I bought a "V" shaped hand file at a hardware store and used it to notch my indicator at each of the zeros. This way I can clear the count without looking down after each batter

Forum: Baseball Tue Sep 16, 2003, 10:42am

Replies: 0 Upcoming So. CA Umpire Clinics Views: 1,364 Posted By dani The third year of Networking 4 Officials Umpire... The third year of Networking 4 Officials Umpire Clinics will begin later this month! All Clinics are just $175 each which includes a copy of the new CCA manual. September 27 and 28 at Alan...

Forum: Baseball Sun Dec 01, 2002, 11:09am

Replies: 5 Need help Views: 1,738 Posted By dani Isn't this an umpire section? Isn't this an umpire section?

Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 15, 2002, 02:16pm

Replies: 1 work or play without pain Views: 1,114 Posted By dani Has glucosimine been deemed bad for your health? Has glucosimine been deemed bad for your health?

Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 08, 2002, 04:32pm

Replies: 12 batters box (or lack thereof) Views: 2,011 Posted By dani Umpires have a lot of things to watch before,... Umpires have a lot of things to watch before, during and after a pitch is delivered, especially at the MLB level. On Saturday night, while working a 18U plate, I had it brought to my attention by...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 01, 2002, 12:24pm

Replies: 15 defer call Views: 2,817 Posted By dani The play at first is the BU's. Make the call and... The play at first is the BU's. Make the call and don't give your partner the sh***y end of the stick. Hopefully you will get it right and the coach stays in the dugout.

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 11, 2002, 11:30am

Replies: 14 Amateur Baseball should be Timed Views: 2,041 Posted By dani I used to umpire slow pitch softball and the time... I used to umpire slow pitch softball and the time clock ticking down does make the participants work with a sense of urgency. Last night I had a college game go nine innings in just under four...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 04, 2002, 10:10am

Replies: 14 Do you talk to players - Joke with them Views: 1,830 Posted By dani If you talk to one team you better be equally... If you talk to one team you better be equally talking to the other. This could make for a lot of combined talking throughout a game. To talk during a game creates an opportunity for you to be...

Forum: Baseball Tue Feb 05, 2002, 12:15pm

Replies: 53 umpire fees Views: 6,464 Posted By dani Working two man, particularly at the college... Working two man, particularly at the college level is more difficult on the bases. Just too much area to cover, back end of double plays, check swings, interference calls, etc. The pay should be...

Forum: Baseball Thu Jan 31, 2002, 06:25pm

Replies: 7 equipment check before games Views: 2,094 Posted By dani Both umpires should enter the dugout together,... Both umpires should enter the dugout together, one umpire takes the helmets the other the bats. This way if there are any questions or comments while checking the gear you have each others back. ...

Forum: Baseball Sun Jan 20, 2002, 07:29pm

Replies: 6 WV Gold Reconditioning Views: 1,622 Posted By dani Douglas in Texas reconditioned my West Vest a few... Douglas in Texas reconditioned my West Vest a few years ago. Douglas makes padding for football players, etc. You may want to check in advance to see if they repair as well as clean up. The price...

Forum: Baseball Sun Dec 23, 2001, 01:48pm

Replies: 11 equipment Views: 1,749 Posted By dani Buy the package and sell the mask at your local... Buy the package and sell the mask at your local meeting

Forum: Baseball Wed Dec 19, 2001, 06:05pm

Replies: 11 equipment Views: 1,749 Posted By dani Go to your local association meeting. Attempt to... Go to your local association meeting. Attempt to buy as much of your equipment and/or outer garments used, if possible. Umpires are always upgrading to the "latest and greatest" so opportunities...

Forum: Baseball Thu Dec 06, 2001, 03:46pm

Replies: 30 Allegiance (sp?) Views: 2,680 Posted By dani Pete, for the first time I scheduled 40 umpires... Pete, for the first time I scheduled 40 umpires working at 4 colleges this fall. What an eye-opening experience. The work of an assigner is totally UNDER-RATED! As an assigner it is my job to...

Forum: Baseball Sat Sep 01, 2001, 04:12pm

Replies: 2 Games to ump!! Views: 1,197 Posted By dani Dave, Contact me via email and I will try to... Dave, Contact me via email and I will try to point you in the right direction. I live in Orange County (just north of San Diego) but umpired in San Diego for several years prior to moving 3 years...

Forum: Baseball Thu Aug 16, 2001, 10:20pm

Replies: 1 Question/Help? Views: 1,060 Posted By dani John McSherry John McSherry

Forum: Baseball Tue Aug 14, 2001, 12:08pm

Replies: 21 Bunt fair or foul revisited ! ! Views: 2,083 Posted By dani Kinda like the fair pole??? I have this ball over the line but not touching it as a fair ball. I liken it to a ball that goes directly over the fair pole down one of the lines. The pole is imaginarily (is this a word?)...

Forum: Baseball Thu Jul 12, 2001, 12:49pm

Replies: 7 Moving Up - Is it worth it Views: 1,725 Posted By dani I am unsure whether you are new to this college... I am unsure whether you are new to this college wood bat league, but if you are it appears that you are going through growing pains. College level baseball seems to test you early and often. My...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jul 09, 2001, 01:07pm

Replies: 6 Need Some Big Advice Please Help Views: 1,454 Posted By dani Chris...Most likely you are wrestling with what... Chris...Most likely you are wrestling with what my former boss called "time & station". You need to spend time at each particular station (level) prior to moving up. One concern I read in your...

Forum: Baseball Tue Jul 03, 2001, 12:41pm

Replies: 16 hit by pitch-need ruling Views: 2,720 Posted By dani For the most part only certain batters will allow... For the most part only certain batters will allow themselves to be HBP. I try to use a little preventative umpiring the first time the batter goes fishing with his arm or leg. If possible, I tell...

Forum: Baseball Thu Jun 28, 2001, 01:24pm

Replies: 2 R3 pickoff attempt from F2 Views: 1,377 Posted By dani You want to step quickly towards the 45 foot line... You want to step quickly towards the 45 foot line (midpoint) between home and third base. The footwork should be similiar to a pickoff at first base. This footwork should allow the base umpire to...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jun 11, 2001, 12:23pm

Replies: 13 Line up card/ Batter interference Views: 1,483 Posted By dani At the meeting at home plate the plate umpire... At the meeting at home plate the plate umpire should look on the lineup card and determine that there are no duplicate uniform or position numbers (rf instead of 9 is OK). In over 20 years of...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jun 11, 2001, 12:14pm

Replies: 38 what is your strike zone? Views: 4,362 Posted By dani Everyone seems to endorse calling off the outside... Everyone seems to endorse calling off the outside edge of the plate. I would recommend calling the inside part of the plate, especially if the batter is hanging over the plate. Some batters...

Forum: Baseball Mon Jun 11, 2001, 12:02pm

Replies: 20 Need help with strike zone Views: 2,920 Posted By dani Track the ball all the way into the glove. This... Track the ball all the way into the glove. This should help you to keep from calling pitches caught near the ground a strike. As the ball leaves the pitchers hand assume you are going to call it...

Forum: Baseball Thu May 31, 2001, 11:13am

Replies: 13 Team leaving dugout to congratulate batter for home run over fence Views: 2,965 Posted By dani My rule book is in the car and I am not capable... My rule book is in the car and I am not capable enough at typing to provide the rule definition(s) here. At the minimum, it is just common sense as far as I am concerned. It is called handling...

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