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I guess the majority of college officials are lazy for recognizing the benefit of staying outside in certain situations. Thank goodness the rumor about an NCAA/ASA relationship was just that. I would hate to have a gaggle of ASA SP geese decide what mechanics are used to determine my readiness for my next post-season assignment. |
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Before I wrap this one up, let me just state that there is nothing wrong with the I/O mechanics. Most 3rd graders could easily pick it up with some of the training provided, it isn't hard and does not put any umpire in a more precarious position on the field than any other method regardless of level of play. Say hi to Major Tom the next time you see him floating around out there.
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Exactly.
Disagree with the almighty IRISHMAFIA too much or question the greatness of his beloved organization, and he, invariably, will resort to personal insults and questioning your intelligence. I'm a bit surprised. By this time he normally has called someone Bubba. |
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It has nothing to do with legs.
In a 3 man championship play system, there is absolutely no reason or advantage for 1B to come inside the circle on balls hit to center or left. The only thing that can happen is once that ball is immediately in, you could lose the ball... with worst case being - the umpire is in the line of fire... or "dancing" with players because you are in the way. There is no reason at all for rabbit to bust inside on most plays. From the line or the rim, they have ideal positioning to work most plays from outside. The ball IS coming back. ASA insist on jumping in, then jumping back out. This is unnecessary movement that causes balls to be lost by the BU, umpires to be caught in no mans land and umpires to find themselves in throwing lanes. Personally, I would agree that rimming would not be appropriate in a two umpire system. I think that simply alleviates all together the concerns rimming brings up with "missing umpires"... for example .. if you rim on an obvious hit.. but it gets screwed up (bobbled, whatever), you can find yourself chasing a runner to two or even 3. Thats not a problem in 3 man IMO. The book is for championship play and ASA is ready to build on their 3 man systems, I think. That is what I see by the crews I've been working with anyway. ASA works championship 3 man like its 2 man with an extra umpire instead of taking advantage of the system.
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ASA, NCAA, NFHS Last edited by wadeintothem; Fri Aug 20, 2010 at 08:02am. |
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Absolutely. What's the problem? You have the perfect angle - distance is overrated.
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Also, the "distance is overrated" mindset is not one that would be welcomed on the field with me as a partner or evaluator. |
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If you had to sacrifice one for the other, would you rather have perfect distance and imperfect angle, or imperfect distance and perfect angle. Distance is overrated - I'm not advocating laziness, and I'm not saying it's unimportant. Just overrated. Angle is more important.
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It appears that riding IRISHMAFIA's coat tails has emboldened you to calling people belligerent. Look Mike, I don't know you (which says alot since we both live in the Houston area), but some of the phylosophies you ascribe to are seriously flawed and will hold you back if moving up is in your future plans. |
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Wow,
In one thread, Topper, you have questioned your UIC's in your area, put down SP umpires, and worst of all implied that a man you have never stepped on the field with will be held back because he does not share the same views as you. That is belligerent, and arrogant, and more than a little annoying. I too live in the houston area. And I know that I would much rather step on the field with Mike than you. If that holds me back from a org your involved with....okay. |
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Your damn right you are not only allowed to move, but encouraged if necessary as long as one does not place themselves in a precarious position for a subsequent play.
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(1) looking R2 back to 2B (2) "freezing" R2 who is a few steps off of 2B (3) R2 has run by her enroute to 3B What's the "mindest", the thought process, for the possible play at 1B, distance or angle? |
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Look for the 4th dimension? JUST KIDDING!!!
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The mindset should always be both, but you take what the play gives you. |
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