Live ball appeal

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by MigoP

How many times during an argument or after do softball umps have to listen to coaches, fans and players say things like, that's why he's a softball umpire.

So, why would you expect these idiots to be any smarter after the player than before?

I usually eliminate any doubt in their minds by being able to tell them the differences immediately. If your best answer is I don't know about other rules you not only lose credibility but you do the game an injustice.

BuII$hit! I, nor any decent umpire, need not give a clinic after a call unless it is to the UIC explaining my call so s/he may rule on the protest I encouraged the team to request.

If we're not here to help advancement of all involved, what is our purpose?

To officiate a sports contest and insure a level playing field for both teams.

A paycheck? What will stop the confusion? Information you should be able to explain so coaches can instruct their players. Whether we like it or not, both sports overlap in arguments with coaches. Saying I don't know or that's the coaches problem will do nothing to alleviate this problem. If you want everyone on the same page as far as your sports rules go, umpires need to explain it so everyone understands. Or wait for someone to sprinkle magic dust that will make coaches read the book. Coaches don't read books usually and if an umpire can't explain it he only adds to the confusion.

Seems to me the only problem and confusion is of your own making to attempt to justify your arguments.

Done with this garbage.

[ronald]

please refrain from answering any post from said M guy.