Slow Pitch Umps

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by jimpiano

There is no verbal with the double fist,,,,so the admonition about being a broadcaster or an announcer has no bearing on the discusion.

I understand that you have no intention of changing, let alone admitting you are wrong on this board, but you conveniently overlook the only body motion prescribed for a ball. I also said there were other instructions to umpires on making the ball call, but since you are not interested, I'm not going to waste my time typing them. Suffice it to say, your claim that the fist pounding signal does not violate ASA umpire mechanics and signals is wrong. You can continue to claim it isn't wrong, but it is.

[jimpiano]

Originally Posted by Dakota

I understand that you have no intention of changing, let alone admitting you are wrong on this board, but you conveniently overlook the only body motion prescribed for a ball. I also said there were other instructions to umpires on making the ball call, but since you are not interested, I'm not going to waste my time typing them. Suffice it to say, your claim that the fist pounding signal does not violate ASA umpire mechanics and signals is wrong. You can continue to claim it isn't wrong, but it is.

That would be your interpretation, not mine.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by jimpiano

...interpretation,...

Reading comprehension, more like.

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[jimpiano]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Reading comprehension, more like.

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Disgression is always the better part of valor, even in sophomoric execution.

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by jimpiano

Disgression is always the better part of valor, even in sophomoric execution.

I don't know what disgression is, but from your responses in this thread, it is clear you didn't mean discretion.

Either that, or you are announcing that you are turning over a new leaf.

[jimpiano]

Originally Posted by Dakota

I don't know what disgression is, but from your responses in this thread, it is clear you didn't mean discretion.

Either that, or you are announcing that you are turning over a new leaf.

No, But I will spend more time editing.

[wadeintothem]

How Cuuuuuuuuuute, a slow pitch squabble

I would like to remind the noob that slapping fists together might cause the slow pitch umpire to spill his beer, thus making this the worst mechanic ever.

WHOO HOO seasons starting then we can have some real fights.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by jimpiano

That would be your interpretation, not mine.

No. If you are reading what Tom wrote, that would be, and is ASA's interpretation!

[Dakota]

I guess it boils down to attitude toward umpiring. Someone once said (paraphrasing) that integrity is what you do when you can't get caught or no one is watching. Umpiring is much the same.

Do you only conduct yourself, present yourself, etc., according to the level of play and whether you are being evaluated?

Or, do you always try to show up early, with the proper uniform, clean and pressed, and use the signals and mechanics of your sanctioning body?

[Chess Ref]

Originally Posted by Dakota

I guess it boils down to attitude toward umpiring. Someone once said (paraphrasing) that integrity is what you do when you can't get caught or no one is watching. Umpiring is much the same.

Do you only conduct yourself, present yourself, etc., according to the level of play and whether you are being evaluated?

Or, do you always try to show up early, with the proper uniform, clean and pressed, and use the signals and mechanics of your sanctioning body?

That about sums up alot of things. Personally I go in to every game with the highest expectations of myself. Even if it is a urban JV game that I know is gonna be ugly. I show up early. I walk the field. We do ground rules. I treat them accordingly. And when I leave I know I did them right by my effort and attitude.

My game today is real easy to be motivated for. Best team in our area, ranked #1 out of 112 teams, versus their main conference rival. And I show up early, walk the field, do the ground rules etc....