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But that is merely a perspective. The simple fact is that NO ONE, regardless the age, needs to do extra work solely to do extra work, if there is no advantage. There is no necessity for a slow pitch umpire to start in "A" (like fastpitch looking for the illegal pitch) with no runners, since the only next play is a call at first on an infield grounder (you step up and are already in perfect position), a buttonhook on the ball hit to the outfield (and you are already closer to your next position than starting in "A", or going out on a fly ball (and you now can help on more of the field than you could from "A"). To my knowledge, no one has ever presented a substantial advantage or need in start in "A" versus "B" in slowpitch. Even the holdouts on the NUS admitted they only wanted to maintain a consistency between slowpitch and fastpitch, not that there was any other reason. So, why not adapt to the best possible position??
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Though if consistency between FP, MP and SP is an eventual goal, then it would be nice to have either everyone switch to B, or have SP switch back to A.
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Consistency is something that belongs within the game, not necessarily among the games. While I don't have a problem with maintaining standard mechanics for softball in general, each game has different demands and should be officiated accordingly.
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I think maybe you fellas are getting off the track with my original thoughts.
Consistency between the two games or even the three is what has gotten us in trouble. You can not try to umpire them with the same mechanics. They are not the same and have definite different styles and demands. As far as starting in the A or B position does not matter so much either. At a long tournament day and the guys want to start in the B, I do not care. I am not rying to accommodate or change mechanics to cover or take care of my limitations or more recent shortcomings. I have retired from World Class ball for some time now since some other people need a chance and I could no longer give the type of game it deserves. I am still active in many levels of Slow, Fast and Baseball. I am very heavily involved and have an opportunity to shape or adjust some National mindsets. As a student of the fine art of umping; I truly believe we have let the slow-pitch game pass us by. Not me, myself, my fat old body with the replaced knee. I am trying to help a craft I love. I am talking about me in my prime or another 30 something umpires I evaluate that either get in the way or cannot get to a proper angle or help his partner or do justice to the game as he is forced to start in an antiquated position and not physically able to get to where they are supposed to be. (Unless they posses super powers). This game has changed. Now fellas, this is only with runners on base is slow-pitch softball. Do you understand if you are "macho" and start somewhere in front of the fielders because you are not going to change your game for the players, "God forbid", you have no insurance coverage because you are not where you are supposed to be by national mechanics? Yeah I knew Merle, have met Bernie, taught with Brinkman, met Emile and considered John Mc Sherry a friend. I am not impressed with myself or blowing smoke. I put this on this board because I have lurked for years and noticed some very level headed thoughtfull, veteran individuals and wanted to pick your brains. I am of the mindset that slow-pitch mechanics with base runners on base is in need of an adjustment. Your inputs would be respected and appreciated.
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But SP is a completely different animal and has a strike zone that MUST be called differently from FP. FP and MP PUs track the pitch through the zone in a relatively straight line, whereas SP umpires track the pitch at an odd angle. Couple that with the fact that we're also governing such things as minimum and maximum height. But that's going off into a completely different tangent for another thread.
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Which is why I just started another one, called Mechanics discussion.
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OK Mr. Irish.
I am out of your sanbox. I am not worthy to discuss anything with the all knowing. Wiil not let the door hit me.
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