The Teaching of Umpires

[whiskers_ump]

Just when we thought you were gone.

[rhsc]

Originally posted by whiskers_ump
Just when we thought you were gone.

Why would you think Mike is going anywhere, he is why we all come here.

[Dakota]

Originally posted by rhsc

Why would you think Mike is going anywhere, he is why we all come here.

What you missed was an exchange between 03matrixrs and Mike that was on the board briefly. It has been deleted (both messages). So now it looks like Glen is replying to Mike, when in fact he was replying to 03matrixrs.

[whiskers_ump]

Guess I scared him. No Mike, I was not taking to or
about you.

[rhsc]

Originally posted by whiskers_ump
Guess I scared him. No Mike, I was not taking to or
about you.

Scared me and I dont even know what was said.

[Alameda]

Hello all, 1st time poster, 1st yr umpire.

I just finished my 1st week (6 games) and have to say "Hallejuja!!!" I simply loved it!

I must admit I'm very lucky. The Northern California Umpires Association runs the San Francisco ASA Clinic and even has a scrimmage for us the final day. I also had the added luxury of having a long time family friend work the 1st week with me. Helped a ton to have a good buddy with already established chemisty.

So I guess it really does boil down to 'area' or location as has been stated already in this thread.

Hope I didn't over state myself. Can't wait to see what I can learn from this forum. Glad I stumbled onto it tonight.

Al.

[rhsc]

Hope I didn't over state myself.
Al. [/B]

You did, plus you hi-jacked the thread. No biggie; that kinda behavior is reserved for the oldbies around here like irish, jel, dakota, mcrowder, and so on. Its one of the few things they can still do without askin their wives. (hi-jack a thread that is) So, fair warning, if ya dont wanna join the dark side, just like softball, know the rules, so when somebody breaks them, youll know to shut-up.

[Dakota]

Originally posted by rhsc
Its one of the few things they can still do without askin their wives.

I don't care if you were trying to be a jerk, that's funny! (and true!)

[Edited by Dakota on Apr 9th, 2005 at 02:48 PM]

[Alameda]

Hey rhsc, this is my 1st year umpiring --not my 1st year on the internet! lol

Original Post: "I am a 1st yr umpire...the method of imparting rules knowledge to the new umpire is very inefficent and less than engaging..."

Those were pretty much the points I was addressing as a fellow 1st year Umpire. I was trying to give him and others another perspective from another part of the country.

I do, however, appreciate the nice, warm welcome.

Al.

[Edited by Alameda on Apr 9th, 2005 at 02:33 PM]

[rhsc]

[/B][/QUOTE]I don't care if you were trying to be a jerk, that's funny! (and true!)

[Edited by Dakota on Apr 9th, 2005 at 02:48 PM] [/B][/QUOTE]
Wasnt really tryin to be a jerk, but I'll take being compared to Steve Martin as a compliment. All I need is this softball...and these glasses.......

[Alameda]

Originally posted by rhsc
All I need is this softball...and these glasses.......

Amen brutha.

Let's not forget one of the 1st rules of umpiring.

The other umpire is your only friend out there.

Peace.

[nzumpire]

I sympathise with you chess ref.

However as one responsible for the training of new umpires I can offer you the same piece of advise I offer those who choose to follow others into umpiring.

Spend your time initially understanding Rule 1 - the definitions.

As you initially become familiar with the definitions so the more complex rules will begin to make better sense.

We train umpires with the use of a case-book primarily to teach the INTENT of the rule.

This together with the definition of the rule makes the understanding far more easily digested and much more likely to understand.

[rhsc]

Let's not forget one of the 1st rules of umpiring.
The other umpire is your only friend out there.
[/B]

Judging from some of the vets here and some of their experiences, not so sure about that rule either.
No run scores.

[Alameda]

Just because some don't follow the rules doesn't mean we throw them out the window.

[MA Softball Ump]

Which... the umpire or the rules?

If so, why? If not, why not?

JuzzFunnin