Is it my duty as a fellow umpire?

IRISHMAFIA · #1 (**permalink**) Sat May 08, 2010, 12:08am

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Originally Posted by Welpe

It's not the status of the ball, it is the use of the verbal "dead ball" that is considered improper. OBR instructs in their rules to kill the ball by yelling "Time".

And in softball, as umpires, we base our calls on the status of the ball. "Time" is not the status of the ball, but that of the game. Two different calls for two different situations.

Of course, I have to wonder why some baseball umpires have such a difficult time with softball umpires doing their job.

Welpe · #2 (**permalink**) Sat May 08, 2010, 12:16am

I'm just explaining where the line of thought comes from...I don't really care one way or another.

IRISHMAFIA · #3 (**permalink**) Sat May 08, 2010, 12:31am

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Originally Posted by Welpe

I'm just explaining where the line of thought comes from...I don't really care one way or another.

I understand and didn't think you were doing anything other than that.

Thank you

CecilOne · #4 (**permalink**) Sat May 08, 2010, 06:49am

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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

Of course, I have to wonder why some baseball umpires have such a difficult time with softball umpires doing their job.

Insecurity ??

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