WCWS umpire head movement

[shipwreck]

Well if you expect that much head movement, you must be terribly disappointed in many umpires you watch. No one else that I've seen in the WCWS has had that much head movement. I've watched many good umpires and have yet to see that much. Are you saying they are doing it wrong then? Dave

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by shipwreck

Well if you expect that much head movement, you must be terribly disappointed in many umpires you watch. No one else that I've seen in the WCWS has had that much head movement. I've watched many good umpires and have yet to see that much. Are you saying they are doing it wrong then? Dave

Not disappointed at all, but TS isn't the only umpire using their head to indicate pitch location. Some use it more than others and it may be more obvious base upon how far back the umpire, or catcher, may be set up.

It is not a big deal. As a viewer I appreciate the head movement as it helps me understand better what the umpire is seeing.

[shipwreck]

The only reason I brought it up is because the CCA Softball Umpires Manual, under tracking the ball, says in part, "observe the entire flight of a pitch with only slight head movement. Try putting your nose on the ball and keeping it there. Head movement will occur as the ball is followed in. Head movement is not used as an indication of pitch location." In my estimation, she had way more than slight head movement. Also. head movement is not to be used to indicate pitch location. Dave

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by shipwreck

The only reason I brought it up is because the CCA Softball Umpires Manual, under tracking the ball, says in part, "observe the entire flight of a pitch with only slight head movement. Try putting your nose on the ball and keeping it there. Head movement will occur as the ball is followed in. Head movement is not used as an indication of pitch location." In my estimation, she had way more than slight head movement. Also. head movement is not to be used to indicate pitch location. Dave

Well, TS has umpired at a higher level that this, so I'll allow her the benefit of any doubt.

You go where the ball takes you and if that means a turn of the head, I'd rather they see the ball than lose it.