NCAA Allowing ASA SP Mechanic????

[whiskers_ump]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

Sadly, you are correct. I do expect all to want the rules enforced and the enforcers to actually do the enforcing.

Does NCAA still publish the Umpire Manual in Notebook style?

Thanks

Does ASA still publish the Umpire Clinic Guide as well as
the Case Book and are they available now?

Thanks

[AtlUmpSteve]

I purchased the NCAA Umpire manual from Referee.com, and brought it to my nearby Office Depot. For just over $3.00, they cut the binder and put a spiral bind on it, so now it is notebook style. They can also put a hard back cover and clear front protector; I just didn't do it this time (I did it last year, when I thought it was THE manual, not an annual reprint).

ASA now provides the Umpire Clinic Guide and Casebook on one CD; it's $15 at Officialgear.com. I do not believe they continue to make a printed version available.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by whiskers_ump

Does NCAA still publish the Umpire Manual in Notebook style?

Thanks

No. They stopped that with the 2007 edition. If you want to see the new format, go to this thread and follow the link in the first post. 2009 CCA Umpire Manual

[whiskers_ump]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

No. They stopped that with the 2007 edition. If you want to see the new format, go to this thread and follow the link in the first post. 2009 CCA Umpire Manual

Thanks, got my order in.

[wadeintothem]

I think I like it, despite some of the negatives that have been pointed out. I'd have to give this one a try though, which I wouldnt mind doing.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

I think I like it, despite some of the negatives that have been pointed out. I'd have to give this one a try though, which I wouldnt mind doing.

From my experience with the change when ASA did this in SP, it is great for the umpire.

My question though, is it good for the game and what is expected of the umpires?

[whiskers_ump]

Quote Mike: My question though, is it good for the game and what is expected of the umpires?

To get the call right?

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

From my experience with the change when ASA did this in SP, it is great for the umpire.

My question though, is it good for the game and what is expected of the umpires?

I think bloopers to short right with a play at 1B (with BU potentially in the way) and the few token IP's called from A do bear some consideration when discussing moving the BU to B to start with.

I would think better positioning on extra base hits and routine plays at 1b do in fact out weight that, but like I said, I wouldnt mind trying it on for size. Who knows, maybe next fall ball, when all the NCAA folks have worked it for a year and I have one of them for a partner, I will try it.