Plate Meeting

[shipwreck]

Originally Posted by Bandit

Professionalism comes to mind.

Not a big fan of the belt hook thing, but not totally against it. We have a handicapped umpire (only one arm) that uses the belt hook. So their is some good reasons for it. But even he doesn't put his mask on the ground or on the fence. And I would think he sorta carries the best built in excuse or reason that could be found

But then again if you're not into that apprearance can help build the first impression. Go ahead lay it on the ground.

My dad was a carpenter he always laid his hammer on the ground when he was talking to the customer. NOT !!!

I wonder if you are in the camp that says it is ok if you are wearing sunglasses, and a coach approaches you to go ahead and place them above the bill of your cap. That doesn't seem professional to me, but maybe you don't either. Dave

[RadioBlue]

I always tuck my mask under my left arm. Even when I'm in the dugout checking gear before the game.

[KJUmp]

Originally Posted by RadioBlue

I always tuck my mask under my left arm. Even when I'm in the dugout checking gear before the game.

This I've found to be a bit of a problem....esp. when doing a college game and checking bats against the approved list. For now I've opted to set my mask down on the bench in the dugout while we're conducting the bat check.

[Skahtboi]

Originally Posted by KJUmp

This I've found to be a bit of a problem....esp. when doing a college game and checking bats against the approved list. For now I've opted to set my mask down on the bench in the dugout while we're conducting the bat check.

I am assuming you mean two man mechanics when you say that.

[KJUmp]

Originally Posted by Skahtboi

I am assuming you mean two man mechanics when you say that.

Yes.
Heck the best part of being PU in three man is the fact that your two BU's get to do the bat checks.
Unfortunately, DIII in my neck of the woods is all two man during the regular season.

[Steve M]

Originally Posted by KJUmp

Yes.
Heck the best part of being PU in three man is the fact that your two BU's get to do the bat checks.
Unfortunately, DIII in my neck of the woods is all two man during the regular season.

Same for DII, too. But PU in 3-man in college ball or 4-man in high school championships - I'm all fo PU holding the bat list and letting the BU's conduct the inspection.

[KJUmp]

Originally Posted by Steve M

Same for DII, too. But PU in 3-man in college ball or 4-man in high school championships - I'm all fo PU holding the bat list and letting the BU's conduct the inspection.

That's how we do it...PU guy handles the list the BU the bats. Early in the season though there were way too many schools that did not have their bats highlighted on their list, or even have a printed list on site. So we're using ours (7 pages if you print on both sides), wind blowing, cold as a you know what, "dugout" with no roof and chain link fence for walls, pages flapping in the wind, serial numbers that are next to impossible to read or find on the bat due to wear and tear, enough bats to equip two teams......well you get the picture.

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by Steve M

Same for DII, too. But PU in 3-man in college ball or 4-man in high school championships - I'm all fo PU holding the bat list and letting the BU's conduct the inspection.

Deleted due to the fact that it really didn't add much to the conversation....

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by KJUmp

Yes.
Heck the best part of being PU in three man is the fact that your two BU's get to do the bat checks.
Unfortunately, DIII in my neck of the woods is all two man during the regular season.

Just out of curiosity, why would the PU not be involved in the bat check? Personally, I'd rather be shoulder-to-shoulder with my partners.

[KJUmp]

Originally Posted by NCASAUmp

Just out of curiosity, why would the PU not be involved in the bat check? Personally, I'd rather be shoulder-to-shoulder with my partners.

Proper pre-game procedure for NCAA 3 man.
BU's have responsibility for bat check. While that's going on, PU checks field....lines, distances, fences, trouble spots etc.

[HugoTafurst]

Originally Posted by shipwreck

I wonder if you are in the camp that says it is ok if you are wearing sunglasses, and a coach approaches you to go ahead and place them above the bill of your cap. That doesn't seem professional to me, but maybe you don't either. Dave

Not sure what your point is here....

I never really even questioned it, but all the training I remember has taught me.

1) you do not put your mask on the ground, hang it on your fence or (while we are at it) hang it by the throat protector over your ***.

2) You remove your sunglasses when talking wth a coach, but do not place them above the bill of your cap (ever during a game).

[Bandit]

Originally Posted by shipwreck

I wonder if you are in the camp that says it is ok if you are wearing sunglasses, and a coach approaches you to go ahead and place them above the bill of your cap. That doesn't seem professional to me, but maybe you don't either. Dave

No I am not of that camp. Thanks for asking

[shipwreck]

Never know until I ask. Dave

[NDblue]

Actually, I tuck mine under my right arm since I'm left-handed.