Your chance to wipe out a bad mechanic

[MD Longhorn]

Originally Posted by topper

Please explain how being just inside and on the SS side of 2B to make a call on a tag play at 2B equals a perfect angle for a play on a runner returning to 1B.

Also, the "distance is overrated" mindset is not one that would be welcomed on the field with me as a partner or evaluator.

I realize at this point you're just being belligerent because you want to... but come on. Really? I don't think anyone implied that the umpire would remain stationary. That is a perfect spot to be. The ball will take you to the play, and you ARE allowed to move.

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.

[topper]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

I realize at this point you're just being belligerent because you want to... but come on. Really?
I don't think anyone implied that the umpire would remain stationary. That is a perfect spot to be. The ball will take you to the play, and you ARE allowed to move.

Originally Posted by topper
So if the BR doesn't go to 2nd, you are standing there "just inside the diomand" making a call on any play at 1st from 60' away?

As you can see, it was not just implied, it was stated.

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.

[Fozzie]

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.

[umpirebob71]

Originally Posted by topper

As you can see, it was not just implied, it was stated.

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.

Topper, If you want to use big words to impress people, learn how to spell them. The word is spelled; PHILOSOPHIES. Here endith the lesson.

[IRISHMAFIA]

Originally Posted by mbcrowder

I realize at this point you're just being belligerent because you want to... but come on. Really? I don't think anyone implied that the umpire would remain stationary. That is a perfect spot to be. The ball will take you to the play, and you ARE allowed to move.

This is what many ASA-detractors misrepresent. ASA mechanics will put the umpire in the preferred/prescribed position to watch the play develop. Obviously, at that point the umpire can adjust his/her position as necessary as the play dictates.

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.