Working Alone.. one of those plays

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by surf24

true but our local league just doesn't "budget" for it.......and most of the newbies only get one or two nights of flying with a veteran before they are turned loose on their own.........it is sometimes very ugly

Well, then that league is just setting umpires up to fail. Training is crucial, and to subject a rookie to that kind of situation without the proper training and guidance is just absurd.

[surf24]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Well, then that league is just setting umpires up to fail. Training is crucial, and to subject a rookie to that kind of situation without the proper training and guidance is just absurd.

I agree, and it is a sad thing to watch. This is my first year certified and in uniform. I have umpired for years on a volunteer basis. It amazes me how much some of these new "young" umpires think that they know. I'm not saying that "young" umpires can't know their stuff, I'm saying that experience is a big plus and you really only get that through time.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by surf24

I agree, and it is a sad thing to watch. This is my first year certified and in uniform. I have umpired for years on a volunteer basis. It amazes me how much some of these new "young" umpires think that they know. I'm not saying that "young" umpires can't know their stuff, I'm saying that experience is a big plus and you really only get that through time.

Speaking as an umpire who started at the age of 15, yeah, I know exactly what you mean.

Took me a LONG time to "get it."

[surf24]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Speaking as an umpire who started at the age of 15, yeah, I know exactly what you mean.

Took me a LONG time to "get it."

I mean no insult to any of you young fellers on the board by any means. lol

Besides, the "oldies" sure have some good stories they've gathered over the years to tell. haha