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Old Wed May 20, 2009, 12:28pm
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I have my first game tomorrow. ASA FP. Any words of wisdom\advise?
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Old Wed May 20, 2009, 12:35pm
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I have my first game tomorrow. ASA FP. Any words of wisdom\advise?
S...L...O...W D...O...W...N

Biggest issue I find with rookies is the tendency to rush their calls and mechanics.

Otherwise, ENJOY IT and learn!
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Old Wed May 20, 2009, 01:05pm
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S...L...O...W D...O...W...N
Truer words can not be said. Remember a Umpire observes what has happened and reports. Only in a few cases do we stop play to report what has happened, so that means we got time. See it, pause, report it.

Man, we all remember that first game, mine was over 16 years ago; I still remember.

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Old Wed May 20, 2009, 01:37pm
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Take aspirins beforehand and use gold bond powder.
ohhh yeah... slowdown, relax and be alert.
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Old Wed May 20, 2009, 01:41pm
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Man, we all remember that first game, mine was over 16 years ago; I still remember.
Wow, I wish I could remember my first game. Hell, many on this board weren't even born yet!
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Old Wed May 20, 2009, 01:46pm
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S...L...O...W D...O...W...N

Biggest issue I find with rookies is the tendency to rush their calls and mechanics.

Otherwise, ENJOY IT and learn!
And don't OO (over officiate), just call what you have to.

You can look for trouble next year.
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Old Wed May 20, 2009, 02:22pm
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And don't OO (over officiate), just call what you have to.

You can look for trouble next year.
I would like to second this - dont dig up a rule and run out there to look to enforce it. Take it easy, relax. PLENTY of time to cause yourself grief, so dont rush that.

This is a great resource for learning the ins and out so...

Welcome!

What age group/type of play (tournament "A"/"B" ball, rec league, etc)?
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Old Wed May 20, 2009, 02:44pm
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Wow, I wish I could remember my first game. Hell, many on this board weren't even born yet!
Heck, Mike, you're fast approaching the time when you'll wish you could remember yesterday's game...
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Old Wed May 20, 2009, 02:56pm
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And don't OO (over officiate), just call what you have to.

You can look for trouble next year.
"Don't go looking for trouble. You'll find plenty of it without looking."

My favorite line in the manual.
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Old Wed May 20, 2009, 03:11pm
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Heck, Mike, you're fast approaching the time when you'll wish you could remember yesterday's game...
Huh?
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Old Wed May 20, 2009, 04:39pm
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I have my first game tomorrow. ASA FP. Any words of wisdom\advise?
Yeah....don't screw up!










I'm kidding....not much to add to what you already have.

Come back tomorrow and let us know how it went.
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Old Wed May 20, 2009, 04:52pm
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Oh yeah, if you have plate, wear as much gear as you can get, including the mask for the first pitch.

Think ahead, what are the likely next plays.

If you miss a call, let it go, "coach, sorry I missed it"
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Old Thu May 21, 2009, 03:57pm
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I have my first game tomorrow. ASA FP. Any words of wisdom\advise?
Just have fun!
Do the things as you've learned them, but the most important thing is: HAVE FUN!!!

You can't do this job without having fun: If you don't like it, you can't umpire! But if you like umpiring, you can't help yourself for having fun...

Wednesday eveing I was PU while our national team played a practice game against our National <21 squad. I've had lots of fun. Couldn't do my job well without it...

I'm out of the sport at the moment my fun is run out
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Old Thu May 21, 2009, 09:00pm
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I have my first game tomorrow. ASA FP. Any words of wisdom\advise?
Let the game come to you....it will help you in following the advice the other posters have given you regarding:
1)Slowing down
2)Relaxing
3)Having fun
Good luck...let us know how it went.
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Old Thu May 21, 2009, 10:00pm
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It all went OK. It was a DH which I was not expecting but it all worked out. One thing I need to work on, and I am sure it will come with more experience, is my strike zone. My partner said I had a good grasp of it but I missed some. I also need to work on my signals. I was in the right place but my signals could be sharper. It is U12 Fastpitch and both games ended by the 15 run rule.

Thanks to all on this Forum, I have learn A TON for you guys!!
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