fastpitch plate without mask

[Dakota]

Originally Posted by Tru_in_Blu

I was working a tournament with a guy I'd done many games with that season and prior. We did the coin flip [pool play], ground rules, etc., and were ready to start play. I head out to "A", he calls "play ball!", and I call "Time out!". I then asked him if he'd like to put on his mask which was hanging on the fence.

Being forgetful is one thing. Being stupid is a whole 'nuther level.

A couple of years ago, I was getting set behind the catcher, and mentally noted to myself the great peripheral view I had of the field... smell of burning sawdust... sound of gears turning... "TIME"

Went and got my mask, which I left sitting on the ground next to my water bottle...

[wadeintothem]

On my water bottle holder I have an extra hook and I often hang my mask on that for coin flip etc and i've also forgot my mask for a pitch...

Thats a far cry from working a whole game; which i find hard to believe. I have worked mens FP where the only catchers gear the cather wore was a mask ..

[Andy]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

On my water bottle holder I have an extra hook...

Would this be the hook that is supposed to attach to your belt so you can hang your mask there between innings?
UmpireStuff.com :: Umpire Clip

And do you keep is right next to the velcro umpires glove that your indicator sticks too?
The Umpire's Glove

[CajunNewBlue]

I hate when my indicator gloves get hung up on my mask hook while i'm taking down my umpire locker changing tent.

Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

I hate when my indicator gloves get hung up on my mask hook while i'm taking down my umpire locker changing tent.

And I'll be sitting in my lawn chair, munching on my popcorn laughing at you stumble!

Originally Posted by Andy

Would this be the hook that is supposed to attach to your belt so you can hang your mask there between innings?

And do you keep is right next to the velcro umpires glove that your indicator sticks too?

Why pay for one when you could make the same damn thing for more than half the price???

Why get one? Unless you're a Michael Jackson wannabe? (I know his glove was white, but he was black...soooooo)

[ASA/NYSSOBLUE]

Originally Posted by Andy

Would this be the hook that is supposed to attach to your belt so you can hang your mask there between innings?
UmpireStuff.com :: Umpire Clip

And do you keep is right next to the velcro umpires glove that your indicator sticks too?
The Umpire's Glove

A few years ago, I found myself SQUEEEZING my indicator so hard, I started to get the cramps mentioned in the ad...my solution? I perfected twirling the indicator using two fingers sort of like a gunslinger in the movies does - I have got so good at it, I have only dropped it once in the last three years! I might do it once a batter working the plate, but ALL the freaking time on the bases...i have one friend who taps his indicator on his other hand...

[vcblue]

Fall ball, Jr College vs 16U, 1 umpire mechanics... Took two pitches without the mask, both Balls. Went Oh S***, got my mask off the fence. Next pitch was a high strike and the 3rd base coach (JC Head Coach) yells out, “blue… you were doing better with it off”. We all got a good laugh.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by Andy

Would this be the hook that is supposed to attach to your belt so you can hang your mask there between innings?
UmpireStuff.com :: Umpire Clip

And do you keep is right next to the velcro umpires glove that your indicator sticks too?
The Umpire's Glove

Uh hello!! McFly!!
I use an indicator belt sheath!

Whadaya think I am a smitty or somethin?

[CajunNewBlue]

we need to get us a batman type utility belt thingey.... that would be way cool. maybe a black cape too... its a slimming color.

(sometimes, i wish i had one with a grappling hook thingey... i could look up...shoot it.. and fly away) sigh... if only.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by CajunNewBlue

we need to get us a batman type utility belt thingey.... that would be way cool. maybe a black cape too... its a slimming color.

(sometimes, i wish i had one with a grappling hook thingey... i could look up...shoot it.. and fly away) sigh... if only.

Cape would be the wrong word.

I'm thinkin Sith Lord Robes...

[bkbjones]

I bet Darth Vader didn't/hasn't/won't have trouble with those feisty fouls, lazy/careless catchers or pitchers who can't/won't read signs. In fact, I know an umpire featured in the last Olympics who would have loved to have been wearing full Darth gear at her UCLA @ UW game.

[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Originally Posted by Andy

Would this be the hook that is supposed to attach to your belt so you can hang your mask there between innings?
UmpireStuff.com :: Umpire Clip

And do you keep is right next to the velcro umpires glove that your indicator sticks too?
The Umpire's Glove

I have carpal tunnel in both hands, and while the umpire's glove may look dorky, I really have given it serious thought because of the numbness that I get in my fingers from holding the indicator.

MTD, Sr.