First Game of the Year: Brutal.

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by rwest

Isn't this one of the differences between ASA and FED mechanics? I don't have my FED books with me. I remember from last years on field training we had that the FED wants the base umpire to go to the PU for help on this. I agree with you Steve. The base umpire should make the call. I don't like giving up my responsibilities to someone else. I prefer the ASA mechanic on this one.

Randall, if that is what you heard here is Georgia, someone erred. We have adopted ASA mechanics for high school. So the umpire manual is moot.

[rwest]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

Randall, if that is what you heard here is Georgia, someone erred. We have adopted ASA mechanics for high school. So the umpire manual is moot.

In GA we are using ASA mechanics in FED games? No exceptions?

[AtlUmpSteve]

Originally Posted by rwest

In GA we are using ASA mechanics in FED games? No exceptions?

As approved and directed by Ernie Yarbrough, GHSA Associate Director, based on input from his Softball Camp and Training Committee (which I am the assistant chairman, so I know firsthand). Our reasoning was simple; the vast majority of umpires in Georgia already know ASA mechanics, why mandate, learn or enforce variations that aren't even better, just somewhat different?

We do have the authority to vary with communication (ie, use an NCAA mechanic if the crew knows it), but are not teaching or directing anything BUT ASA. If you were taught differently at a local level, mention to them what I said, and/or have them call or email me; we discuss it every year at our "Train the Trainers" meeting, as well as at the camps and clinics.

Yes, we still give out the NFHS Umpire Manual; we have talked about doing away with that expense, but feel it has quality educational material aside from the mechanics we aren't using.

[rwest]

Originally Posted by AtlUmpSteve

As approved and directed by Ernie Yarbrough, GHSA Associate Director, based on input from his Softball Camp and Training Committee (which I am the assistant chairman, so I know firsthand). Our reasoning was simple; the vast majority of umpires in Georgia already know ASA mechanics, why mandate, learn or enforce variations that aren't even better, just somewhat different?

We do have the authority to vary with communication (ie, use an NCAA mechanic if the crew knows it), but are not teaching or directing anything by ASA. If you were taught differently at a local level, mention to them what I said, and/or have them call or email me; we discuss it every year at our "Train the Trainers" meeting, as well as at the camps and clinics.

Yes, we still give out the NFHS Umpire Manual; we have talked about doing away with that expense, but feel it has quality educational material aside from the mechanics we aren't using.

Makes sense to me and I wasn't doubting your word, just wanted to make sure that we are using ASA mechanics across the board.

I like it, not that my opinion matters, but I like simplicity and Ernie's logic is sound.

[Stu Clary]

Bah

As long as its hot and has caffine in it, I'll drink it in the morning. Hell, I'll even drink the mud at 7-11.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by Stu Clary

Bah

As long as its hot and has caffine in it, I'll drink it in the morning. Hell, I'll even drink the mud at 7-11.

Me and you both. I drink a ton of coffee and its however it comes. I add a little creamer and thats about as fancy as I get. If it sits over night in the pot, I finish it off before starting a new one. In the microwave it goes for the warm up.

I'm not buying any fancy stuff or grinding beans or any crap like that. My wife insists on at least folgers, me I'd buy whats on sale. I dont put my pinky up when drinking it or nothing. Hell, be happy if I rinse out my cup.

[whiskers_ump]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

Me and you both. I drink a ton of coffee and its however it comes. I add a little creamer and thats about as fancy as I get. If it sits over night in the pot, I finish it off before starting a new one. In the microwave it goes for the warm up.

I'm not buying any fancy stuff or grinding beans or any crap like that. My wife insists on at least folgers, me I'd buy whats on sale. I dont put my pinky up when drinking it or nothing. Hell, be happy if I rinse out my cup.

Damn, that will ruin a good cup.

[Skahtboi]

I have never aquired the taste for coffee.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

I have never aquired the taste for coffee.

I survived my entire undergrad career without a single drop of coffee. I hated it.

One day, I'm having breakfast with my wife in Asheville, NC, and I suddenly get the urge to drink coffee. Now I'm a coffee drinker. Don't know why.

[Welpe]

Originally Posted by Stu Clary

Bah

As long as its hot and has caffine in it, I'll drink it in the morning. Hell, I'll even drink the mud at 7-11.

That was my attitude, too until I started working for my current company. They provide us with free Peet's and Starbuck's coffee. My standards have changed some.

My favorite homebrew is 100% Kona coffee, harvested from a friend's coffee farm on the Big Island.

Scott, you have fine taste in beer at least.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by Welpe

Scott, you have fine taste in beer at least.

Yeah. Guess I will have to start drinking it in the mornings as well!