Laid Back Ejection Signal

[FredFan7]

I posted this on the baseball forum, but I'd like to get feedback from my fellow softball umpires...

I've seen a growing trend this year that MLB umpires use a casual wave/point to the dugout when ejecting a manager or player. This is happening when while the player, coach, or manager is screaming at them.

Are umpires doing this because they refuse to be part of the manager's show? Or is it sending a message that "you are not worth the time or effort for me to give you the big heave-ho."

Have/will any of you try this mechanic the next time you have to take out the trash?

[3afan]

I've always used a casual, nonchalant heave-ho ... anything else is a waste of energy

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by 3afan

I've always used a casual, nonchalant heave-ho ... anything else is a waste of energy

Never let a coach or player affect you in such a way that you have obviously fed off their anger. A simple toss, then walk away, and hope your partner is there to escort the coach/player out.

[Skahtboi]

I have actually had an ejection where there was no signal at all. I simply have walked over to the assistant coach and told them that there were now the head coach and their first duty is to make sure the previous head coach was out of sight and sound in a timely manner.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by FredFan7

I posted this on the baseball forum, but I'd like to get feedback from my fellow softball umpires...

I've seen a growing trend this year that MLB umpires use a casual wave/point to the dugout when ejecting a manager or player. This is happening when while the player, coach, or manager is screaming at them.

Are umpires doing this because they refuse to be part of the manager's show? Or is it sending a message that "you are not worth the time or effort for me to give you the big heave-ho."

Have/will any of you try this mechanic the next time you have to take out the trash?

I haven't used any type of signal or indicator for ejections for about 8 years now. Just don't see the need. No reason to argue with them, either. That's something the MLB umpires need to figure out.

[wadeintothem]

Softball umps are the trend setters here. I dont need to sell an ejection.

[NCASAUmp]

While working on my website for umps, I touched on this subject a bit while dissecting ASA's "Dos and Don'ts."

The link is here. What do you all think?