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Forum: Baseball Tue May 08, 2007, 02:23am

Replies: 51 Umpire Interference Views: 7,809 Posted By nickrego You want to talk about a sh$t storm... 2 years ago...FED Vasity...I have the bases; 1 out, R1, R3. BR hits into a possible double play. I call the first out at 2nd. As the play is developing at 1st, my partner steps in to wipe the...

Forum: Baseball Tue May 01, 2007, 07:08pm

Replies: 14 Poll: 1st Base Umpire kneels and gets straight lined Views: 3,102 Posted By nickrego One knee can work, when you have one umpire per... One knee can work, when you have one umpire per base. But I don't like it (or use it), because you can't adjust to the play.

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 26, 2007, 03:13am

Replies: 29 Batter Interference Question Views: 4,268 Posted By nickrego Batter Interference Question Getting ready to move from CA to GA, so all my rule / case books are packed. Today, I had a situation that was almost a Batter's Interference, but I felt the Catcher gave up because the Runner had...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 26, 2007, 03:03am

Replies: 12 Umpire Association Questions Views: 3,165 Posted By nickrego NCOA Northern California Officials... NCOA Northern California Officials Association Covers all High School sports in the Central Valley of California.

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 26, 2007, 02:59am

Replies: 31 Your Zone Views: 5,039 Posted By nickrego Our association requires us to work at least one... Our association requires us to work at least one pre-season scrimmage game to get ourselves "In the zone". Although, I am finding that after many years of doing this 9 months out of the year, I can...

Forum: Baseball Sun Apr 22, 2007, 02:16am

Replies: 14 Help Views: 2,423 Posted By nickrego Don't get lower for smaller batters. When a... Don't get lower for smaller batters. When a small HS player comes up to bat, many are smaller than the average 14 YRO, we do not take a lower stance. So, for anything on the 90' Diamond, take...

Forum: Baseball Sat Apr 21, 2007, 03:12am

Replies: 15 Masks with Danglers-One Saved me last night! Views: 3,227 Posted By nickrego Gentlemen, At no time did I say that... Gentlemen, At no time did I say that everyone should wear a Dangler. I did, however, poke some fun at those who have teased myself, and others for wearing one. Wear one. Don't wear one. It...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 20, 2007, 03:20pm

Replies: 15 Masks with Danglers-One Saved me last night! Views: 3,227 Posted By nickrego MajorDave Before this post is over, you're... MajorDave Before this post is over, you're going to hear from a boat load of people that think a Dangler is a waste of time, and looks stupid. (but not a stupid as a EVB - Electronic Voice Box) ...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 20, 2007, 02:42am

Replies: 33 Fed Baseball to Played in Skirts Next Year Views: 4,676 Posted By nickrego I think it will change the game dramatically. ... I think it will change the game dramatically. You are going to see less hits, and more Strike-Outs. The local batting cage I USED to go to, requires full caged helmets to be worn. Let me tell...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 19, 2007, 02:32am

Replies: 8 HSM Update Views: 2,639 Posted By nickrego Oh man, laughing hysterically ! Thanks for... Oh man, laughing hysterically ! Thanks for the correction. All sizes are "7", not "5".

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 19, 2007, 02:29am

Replies: 19 Socks Views: 4,540 Posted By nickrego I also wear the McDavid tights with the Hex... I also wear the McDavid tights with the Hex Padding. I still wear the Soccer socks, because the Shin Guard Straps rub the fabric on the tights, creating holes after only a season or two. I don't...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 18, 2007, 02:04am

Replies: 8 HSM Update Views: 2,639 Posted By nickrego After a while, you will get the feel for tucking... After a while, you will get the feel for tucking it under your left arm, just like a mask. It just feels funny at first. If you mean the straps are too short to get a good fit, you may have...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 18, 2007, 01:52am

Replies: 19 Socks Views: 4,540 Posted By nickrego I wear Black Adidas Soccer socks. They are... I wear Black Adidas Soccer socks. They are tough as nails, so they last more than one season. They wick sweat away well. They go all the way up to your knee and stay there. Give you a...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 18, 2007, 01:42am

Replies: 18 Thoughts on this video??? Views: 3,757 Posted By nickrego I think the umpire did the morally correct thing,... I think the umpire did the morally correct thing, and what I would want to see him do if it were my kid (catcher). Here in California, birthplace of the frivolous lawsuit, I have seen coaches have...

Forum: Baseball Wed Apr 18, 2007, 01:36am

Replies: 21 1st base or 3rd base extended? Views: 6,477 Posted By nickrego I firmly believe that 1st Base Line Extended... I firmly believe that 1st Base Line Extended (BLE), and maybe even a couple of steps up toward 3rd base, is the best place to be. I use 3rd BLE unless the ball is coming in from Right field, then...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 13, 2007, 11:42pm

Replies: 48 I was told last night... Views: 6,982 Posted By nickrego Here's the deal... We don't carry rule... Here's the deal... We don't carry rule books, we are supposed to know the rules. Now, most of us are not professional umpires, so we do make mistakes. And that includes interpretation of the...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 13, 2007, 12:20pm

Replies: 48 I was told last night... Views: 6,982 Posted By nickrego If you're in a good mood, you tell the coach he... If you're in a good mood, you tell the coach he has 1 minute to find it in "HIS" rule book. Otherwise, we play based on my knowledge and interpretation of the rules. Protest if you like (said with...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 13, 2007, 12:16pm

Replies: 59 Helmet wearers Views: 9,181 Posted By nickrego So you're saying we shouldn't sit on it during... So you're saying we shouldn't sit on it during pitching changes, like Football players do their helmets on the sidelines ?

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 13, 2007, 03:26am

Replies: 54 This sent the wrong message. Views: 8,452 Posted By nickrego Nope, he got $78 for a single-man Varsity game. Nope, he got $78 for a single-man Varsity game.

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 13, 2007, 03:23am

Replies: 59 Helmet wearers Views: 9,181 Posted By nickrego It's actually easier to take off and put on than... It's actually easier to take off and put on than a mask. One hand for both on & off, and no hat to worry about. My observation has been that at the D1 College level, the first 2 years helmets...

Forum: Baseball Fri Apr 13, 2007, 03:20am

Replies: 59 Helmet wearers Views: 9,181 Posted By nickrego There is absolutely no reason to ever take your... There is absolutely no reason to ever take your helmet off to make a call, due to the visibility of a helmet. But...I take mine off in every situation I would take off a mask. Again, not because...

Forum: Baseball Thu Apr 12, 2007, 02:54am

Replies: 54 This sent the wrong message. Views: 8,452 Posted By nickrego We get paid $58 for a 2 man Varsity Game. I was... We get paid $58 for a 2 man Varsity Game. I was paid $65 (standard rate) for doing a 1 man JV game.

Forum: Baseball Mon Apr 09, 2007, 02:03am

Replies: 23 High School Pay for Baseball Views: 4,965 Posted By nickrego In Northern California (just below Sacramento)...... In Northern California (just below Sacramento)... $58 for single game + mileage. $113 for double header + mileage.

Forum: Baseball Sat Apr 07, 2007, 02:20am

Replies: 7 Honigs Pro Elite Chest Protector Views: 2,695 Posted By nickrego Lysol also works great. Lysol also works great.

Forum: Baseball Sat Apr 07, 2007, 02:16am

Replies: 54 This sent the wrong message. Views: 8,452 Posted By nickrego Very rare that we have to work a Varsity game... Very rare that we have to work a Varsity game alone. If we do, we get an extra $20 ($78) for the game. Only one umpire is assigned to JV games. Umpire is paid $7 ($65) more than a Varsity (2 man...

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