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Forum: Baseball Wed Aug 21, 2013, 11:45am

Replies: 107 Little League World Series Umps Views: 13,762 Posted By Manny A I watched him do another plate game a couple of... I watched him do another plate game a couple of days ago, and saw him do this. I think it's some kind of quirky ritual to get him locked in.

Forum: Baseball Tue Aug 20, 2013, 04:46am

Replies: 107 Little League World Series Umps Views: 13,762 Posted By Manny A I watched a few innings of the Taiwan/Puerto Rico... I watched a few innings of the Taiwan/Puerto Rico elimination game yesterday. I believe the same umpire from the video in post #53 did the plate for this one. Someone must have given him a good...

Forum: Baseball Mon Aug 19, 2013, 12:02pm

Replies: 107 Little League World Series Umps Views: 13,762 Posted By Manny A And just what is the UK3 mechanic in Little... And just what is the UK3 mechanic in Little League? Is it really the safe sign? That's indicative of a poorly-coached defense, not an umpire mistake. There's no excuse for a team to make it...

Forum: Baseball Mon Aug 19, 2013, 09:55am

Replies: 107 Little League World Series Umps Views: 13,762 Posted By Manny A This umpire is not from the US, and I don't know... This umpire is not from the US, and I don't know how diligent other countries screen their umpires before nominating them to the different series. Williamsport reserves four of the LLWS umpire slots...

Forum: Baseball Sun Aug 18, 2013, 07:46am

Replies: 107 Little League World Series Umps Views: 13,762 Posted By Manny A I don't like bashing umpires, but this gentleman... I don't like bashing umpires, but this gentleman was clearly in serious need of basic PU training. Notwithstanding his poor judgment and goofy strike calls, his slot moved as the catcher moved. ...

Forum: Baseball Tue Aug 13, 2013, 09:56am

Replies: 107 Little League World Series Umps Views: 13,762 Posted By Manny A Well, I didn't want to go there, but I agree with... Well, I didn't want to go there, but I agree with you. There's no reason for them other than to mimic the big boys. And even there it is overkill. :p

Forum: Baseball Tue Aug 13, 2013, 05:36am

Replies: 107 Little League World Series Umps Views: 13,762 Posted By Manny A Frankly, I think that's a silly practice. The... Frankly, I think that's a silly practice. The championship game should go to the top six umpires, and that's it. If the remaining umpires weren't good enough to make the crew, then so be it; it's...

Forum: Baseball Mon Aug 12, 2013, 09:41am

Replies: 107 Little League World Series Umps Views: 13,762 Posted By Manny A I may be wrong since I haven't been to a SE... I may be wrong since I haven't been to a SE Region LL clinic recently. But I believe they're teaching for four-man on the small field for U1 and U3 to NOT pivot inside; rather, they should just...

Forum: Baseball Mon Aug 12, 2013, 08:33am

Replies: 107 Little League World Series Umps Views: 13,762 Posted By Manny A Six-man crews for the LL post-season is nothing... Six-man crews for the LL post-season is nothing more than giving umpires the opportunity to work more games when they reach those levels. Unfortunately, they get so bored out there on the lines,...

Forum: Baseball Fri Aug 09, 2013, 12:39pm

Replies: 107 Little League World Series Umps Views: 13,762 Posted By Manny A LL certainly doesn't monopolize the market on... LL certainly doesn't monopolize the market on this particular subject, that's for sure. I've seen umpires who could use a few months at the local gym at the highest levels of championship play in a...

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