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Forum: Softball Wed May 01, 2013, 02:45pm

Replies: 50 Approved Mechanic? (ASA) Views: 4,192 Posted By Manny A If I know my partner, and/or we are from the same... If I know my partner, and/or we are from the same association, we really don't need to pre-game signals. But when I started working with other umpires from other associations early on, I had to deal...

Forum: Softball Wed May 01, 2013, 10:50am

Replies: 50 Approved Mechanic? (ASA) Views: 4,192 Posted By Manny A As you mentioned in another thread, this is a... As you mentioned in another thread, this is a case of dumbing things down that has become acceptable. Perhaps. But a good pre-game with partners would remedy this.

Forum: Softball Wed May 01, 2013, 10:47am

Replies: 50 Approved Mechanic? (ASA) Views: 4,192 Posted By Manny A The formal "Three Balls, One Strike" verbal and... The formal "Three Balls, One Strike" verbal and mechanic is, IMHO, to keep everyone--players, coaches, scorekeepers, fans, concession stand workers--informed. But when I'm asked by the batter or...

Forum: Softball Tue Apr 30, 2013, 02:25pm

Replies: 50 Approved Mechanic? (ASA) Views: 4,192 Posted By Manny A About the same as when I verbalize "Strike" while... About the same as when I verbalize "Strike" while I'm down, and then come up with the mechanic. About the same as when I verbalize "Obstruction" and hold my left arm out on catcher's interference....

Forum: Softball Tue Apr 30, 2013, 12:35pm

Replies: 50 Approved Mechanic? (ASA) Views: 4,192 Posted By Manny A Geez, y'all really ought to lay off the caffeine.... Geez, y'all really ought to lay off the caffeine. :) I have no problem with umpires referring to the plate as "dish", indicators as "clickers", going to the outfield as "chasing", and taking...

Forum: Softball Tue Apr 30, 2013, 05:19am

Replies: 50 Approved Mechanic? (ASA) Views: 4,192 Posted By Manny A Well, I certainly respect your opinion. I find... Well, I certainly respect your opinion. I find it rather amusing that you would let something like that bother you so much. And, Yes, I do use the word "Offer". Have been for as long as I can...

Forum: Softball Mon Apr 29, 2013, 09:12pm

Replies: 50 Approved Mechanic? (ASA) Views: 4,192 Posted By Manny A I've had the few occasions where the batter... I've had the few occasions where the batter starts to square and then the catcher stands up to receive a high pitch. It happens.

Forum: Softball Mon Apr 29, 2013, 06:19am

Replies: 50 Approved Mechanic? (ASA) Views: 4,192 Posted By Manny A Problem is, "Swing?" isn't necessarily... Problem is, "Swing?" isn't necessarily appropriate for all situations. If the batter tries to bunt and misses, but the plate umpire didn't see it, a "No" response to "Swing?" would technically be...

Forum: Softball Sat Apr 27, 2013, 07:43am

Replies: 50 Approved Mechanic? (ASA) Views: 4,192 Posted By Manny A If a crew is on top of it, one could argue that... If a crew is on top of it, one could argue that none of the signals to keep each other informed are necessary. :) The "approved" ASA mechanics leave a lot to be desired. For example, when the PU...

Forum: Softball Fri Apr 26, 2013, 01:26pm

Replies: 50 Approved Mechanic? (ASA) Views: 4,192 Posted By Manny A Not sure if that's an approved mechanic or not,... Not sure if that's an approved mechanic or not, but that's what I give to my partner when there are two outs with a runner on base, to let him/her know we have a potential time play. Without...

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