BR removing helmet on home run

[wadeintothem]

This is one of the better written rules, it practically tells you not to OOO this rule:

(first the ball needs to live)

And it says umpires should use discretion as to the intent of the rule concerning player safety.

Pretty cut and dried IMO.

[LIUmp]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

This is one of the better written rules, it practically tells you not to OOO this rule:

(first the ball needs to live)

And it says umpires should use discretion as to the intent of the rule concerning player safety.

Pretty cut and dried IMO.

Thanks all for the quick replies. This board is great when it comes to having a question answered timely. My first time posting on this board, been umpiring for about 8 years.

Would love to do some large-scale tournaments (i.e. Nationals) one day. Suggestions?

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by LIBlueASA

Thanks all for the quick replies. This board is great when it comes to having a question answered timely. My first time posting on this board, been umpiring for about 8 years.

Would love to do some large-scale tournaments (i.e. Nationals) one day. Suggestions?

I've found:

- Work hard on ASA mechanics and rules and work on it every game. Live and breath this sport.
- Work hard on your game management skills - its not enough to know the rules but not how to enforce them or control a game without acting like a small country tyrant or an OOO smitty.
- Truely listen when one of your evaluators/mentors/instructors is teaching something. Do not take it personnal, take it professional. Listen when others are getting evaluated

- Get proficient and give back to your organization
- Kiss the booty

To be an effective means