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[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.