Ever seen the BR run into the 3rd baseman on a bunt up the 1st base line?

[Dholloway1962]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Umpire judgement cannot be used to create policy that overrides the black and white of the rules; that privilege is limited to (for example) Dee Abrahamson in NCAA, Mary Struckhoff in NFHS, and Kevin Ryan or Craig Cress at ASA......

It seems to me that when supposed leaders are spouting and affirming something that is simply and totally wrong, it should be stated as such, not just offered as another part of a discussion, when part of our purpose for existence is to help educate. I know that some like to pose questions and offer positions to spur the thought process, but then the conversation needs to go back to the black and white, and those attempting to spur the thoughts should say so, rather than let the newbies think there is another possible answer.

Do you use a black and white rule book strike zone definition in a 10 and under rec game? Bet you don't...that's because we are allowed to use our judgement in determining the quality and level of player and adjust accordingly. I don't need written permission from those you named to do that. That's just one example where we stray away from black and white. There are others, too many to go into.

I have never purported myself to be an expert, that is why I ask questions for clarification when I don't quite understand an application of a rule...what's wrong with that? Can't I get educated as well as a newbie? If you go look at my first post it started off with a question...not a statement of fact.