Props to ASA on the new DVD

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

I'm just getting tired of seeing Rowe v. wade.

Now THAT's funny! Very good!

[Andy]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Now THAT's funny! Very good!

Agreed...as a matter of fact, it's so good, I wish I had thought of it!

[NCASAUmp]

*takes a small bow*

Opportunity was there, so I took it. I'm surprised it hadn't been said before, as it was just TOO perfect.

I even briefly considered the possibility that Mike and wade are actually one and the same person, presenting opposite viewpoints until somebody catches on to the joke.

[Andy]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

...I even briefly considered the possibility that Mike and wade are actually one and the same person, presenting opposite viewpoints until somebody catches on to the joke....

Conspiracy theories...I love it!

[NCASAUmp]

Went to the NC ASA state clinic today, and our clinician made use of the DVD. Excellent production job. Man, I wish I'd had this DVD many years ago...

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Went to the NC ASA state clinic today, and our clinician made use of the DVD. Excellent production job. Man, I wish I'd had this DVD many years ago...

It was well received at the rules clinic today. Its just a good video. I will show it at my clinic next week. My clinic is mostly rec ball younger umps and I think it will be invaluable. Its a great visual of how ASA wants it done.

[Stu Clary]

Ha! I was wonderng if you were there. It occured to me that you might be at some point during the the day. I wish I would have thought of you a few days ago, I would liked to have met you.

Unfortunately, the ASA DVD was the highlight of the clinic IMO.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

It was well received at the rules clinic today. Its just a good video. I will show it at my clinic next week. My clinic is mostly rec ball younger umps and I think it will be invaluable. Its a great visual of how ASA wants it done.

I agree. It's a very difficult process to "talk" someone through mechanics without showing them. Relying upon the book alone is a fatal mistake for an umpire. Clinics are a much better way to learn, but some clinics are better than others. Publishing a DVD with the exact mechanics straight from the horse's mouth is probably the closest we'll come to "the perfect way to deliver the message."