College Umps....

[Andy]

For me, the biggest adjustment I had to make between HS/JO ball and College ball was "handling" the coaches.

In my experience, College coaches seem to think that they are in charge of everything on the field. They like to come out of the dugout and question calls or rule interpretations..not necessarily because they think the umpire is wrong, but trying to "work" the umpire for the next call. Some coaches just like to play head games and/or try to intimidate umpires, especially new ones at the college level. Chess Ref, if I remember correctly, you are a fairly accomplished basketball official, so you know how BB coaches are always trying to "work" the officials. Lots of the same type of stuff in college softball.

Make sure you study and learn the differences in the rules. Some of the NCAA rules are obscure, to say the least. The CCA manual is also a must read for college officials.

But most of all...it's still softball.....

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by Andy

For me, the biggest adjustment I had to make between HS/JO ball and College ball was "handling" the coaches.

In my experience, College coaches seem to think that they are in charge of everything on the field......

Andy,

Haven't you been listening? They ARE in charge, just ask any one of them, they'll set you straight.