Distracting cheers

[NCASAUmp]

Bear in mind that the only time in the last 16+ years of umpiring that I have ever said anything about "swing" is if I see a player visibly starting to get pissed enough that they might want to do something about it. This has happened maybe... 3 times?

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Bear in mind that the only time in the last 16+ years of umpiring that I have ever said anything about "swing" is if I see a player visibly starting to get pissed enough that they might want to do something about it. This has happened maybe... 3 times?

You work adult ball slow pitch right?

There may be some actions you take in that game that are not necessary in youth ball.. an example IMO would be the afforementioned "take out slide".

In youth ball, it is expected to "break it up" - in beer league, they gotta work in the morning and allowing certain things can lead to problems.

I think manage your game... so on a case by case basis depending on a circumstance, you may need to do something that you wouldnt necessarily do another given circumstance.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

You work adult ball slow pitch right?

Yes, indeedileedoodly! However, I called youth games for many years.

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

There may be some actions you take in that game that are not necessary in youth ball.. an example IMO would be the afforementioned "take out slide".

In youth ball, it is expect to "break it up" - in beer league, they gotta work in the morning and allowing certain things can lead to problems.

I was not aware that ASA had different rules regarding sliding...

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

I think manage your game... so on a case base case bases depending on a circumstance you may need to do something.

Absolutely, each game will be different. The players are different, the setting is different, and the mood is different. Just like some days, I can put up with more crap, and other days, I might not always be so willing to tolerate things (try as I may to be as consistent and cool-headed as possible). But if I see some bad mojo brewing, or if I see some potential danger in the act, I put a stop to it quietly and without being adversarial.

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

But if I see some bad mojo brewing, or if I see some potential danger in the act, I put a stop to it quietly and without being adversarial.

is that why no one likes you and you keep on having to eject everyone ?

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

is that why no one likes you and you keep on having to eject everyone ?

Could be!

You know I'm just messin' with you, bud.

We apparently have different styles, and each umpire has his/her own threshold. I'm comfortable with mine, you're comfortable with yours. As long as neither of us are d1cks about it, I see no troubles in how either of us handles the situation. Know what I mean?

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Could be! But it never earned me a spot in the paper.

You know I'm just messin' with you, bud.

Low blow...

We apparently have different styles, and each umpire has his/her own threshold. I'm comfortable with mine, you're comfortable with yours. As long as neither of us are d1cks about it, I see no troubles in how either of us handles the situation. Know what I mean?

you know it bro!

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

Low blow...

You're right, I broke my promise. Comment redacted, so you can edit it out of your quote.

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

you know it bro!

Absolutely!