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120. It is optional for the base umpire to carry an indicator if the field has a scoreboard.
a. True b. False
Appreciate the opinions, however, I am looking for the correct answer for a FED test.
Can't find anything in the book.
Thanks!
It is optional for the base umpire to carry an indicator if the field has a scoreboard
Started by sdix00, Feb 09 2012 10:45 AM
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 10:49 AM
Since it is not a requirement for the BU to carry an indicator, I would say TRUE regardless of the scoreboard issue.FED
120. It is optional for the base umpire to carry an indicator if the field has a scoreboard.
a. True b. False
Appreciate the opinions, however, I am looking for the correct answer for a FED test.
Can't find anything in the book.
Thanks!
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 01:03 PM
WTF??? Really???
I don't have a book but I'd say true because I believe it would always be optional regardless of the scoreboard situation.
I've got to look and see when Virginia's & North Carolina's testing windows are....
I've never made a 100 but last year I got a 99 and with stupid questions like that they are going to get you.
I don't have a book but I'd say true because I believe it would always be optional regardless of the scoreboard situation.
I've got to look and see when Virginia's & North Carolina's testing windows are....
I've never made a 100 but last year I got a 99 and with stupid questions like that they are going to get you.
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 03:49 PM
I havent carried one on the bases in several years. I would say that it IS optional for the base umpire to carry one... plate, not so much.
Plus, how often does a HS have an accurate scoreboard or if it is accurate, there are lights missing/out that make it look bad.
Plus, how often does a HS have an accurate scoreboard or if it is accurate, there are lights missing/out that make it look bad.
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 09:26 PM
I know I'm going to catch hell for this (I can't believe I'm admitting it to you guys). I don't use a indictor when working the stick. I bring one with me but it stays in my pocket the whole time. I know it's sounds kind of crazy but I loss the count more often when I try to use one. I probably haven't used a indictor in four or five seasons and I can only think of one time that it got me in trouble. I'm not saying that I haven't lost the count a time or two but normally the Gods have the kid ground out for me so nothing ever comes of it. Anyhow, everybody can act appalled now, I'm just curious as to anybody else like me? Kev, what do you think?
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 09:30 PM
There's nothing wrong with not using one, I know several really good guys who don't.
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 10:37 PM
We don't have to use one.... But... We are required to carry one ....
For purposes of the test... The answer is false...it is not optional.
What one does in practice... Well that's another matter.....lol
For purposes of the test... The answer is false...it is not optional.
What one does in practice... Well that's another matter.....lol
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 11:07 PM
If you are in Calif. ..... CIF-SS ... the answer is false.... It is not optional.
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 11:22 PM
This is precisely what we were told by our instructional chair at the study guide review session.
I do not have a citation.
I can tell you that I got the answer correct when I did the study guide online.
I do not have a citation.
I can tell you that I got the answer correct when I did the study guide online.
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 01:43 AM
I know I'm going to catch hell for this (I can't believe I'm admitting it to you guys). I don't use a indictor when working the stick. I bring one with me but it stays in my pocket the whole time. I know it's sounds kind of crazy but I loss the count more often when I try to use one. I probably haven't used a indictor in four or five seasons and I can only think of one time that it got me in trouble. I'm not saying that I haven't lost the count a time or two but normally the Gods have the kid ground out for me so nothing ever comes of it. Anyhow, everybody can act appalled now, I'm just curious as to anybody else like me? Kev, what do you think?
We have a fine umpire up this way (has worked extended spring training when he lived in AZ) who does the same thing. He has one just to show coaches and such that he DOES in fact carry one. But he doesnt use it... as far as I know.
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 08:13 AM
We don't have to use one.... But... We are required to carry one ....
For purposes of the test... The answer is false...it is not optional.
What one does in practice... Well that's another matter.....lol
Where did you see this?
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 09:39 AM
I have read many posts about BUs not carrying indicators. Quite frankly, I don't care if my partner is not carrying one. But I had a situation last year where I was PU and lost the count after a series of events (including taking a foul ball off the mask). The coach wanted the count, and I was unsure so I went to my partner who was clueless. He didn't feel it was his job to know the count. He definitely didn't have my back that day. So if you're not going to carry an indicator, at least keep your head in the game.
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 09:59 AM
Our instructional chair told us this emphatically...he is not a big fan of an indicator on the bases but, for purposes of compliance ( and the exam) told us that we are required to carry one.
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 10:20 AM
Our instructional chair told us this emphatically...he is not a big fan of an indicator on the bases but, for purposes of compliance ( and the exam) told us that we are required to carry one.
Do you have a Rule Citation?
Maybe it is just a California thing.
No way will I answer False if I get this question. Unless I see the rule which no one has found yet.
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 02:56 PM
It's in the FED manual. The way the books are online I can't copy and paste, but it is there.
Our instructional chair told us this emphatically...he is not a big fan of an indicator on the bases but, for purposes of compliance ( and the exam) told us that we are required to carry one.
Do you have a Rule Citation?
Maybe it is just a California thing.
No way will I answer False if I get this question. Unless I see the rule which no one has found yet.
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 03:18 PM
It's in the FED manual. The way the books are online I can't copy and paste, but it is there.
Our instructional chair told us this emphatically...he is not a big fan of an indicator on the bases but, for purposes of compliance ( and the exam) told us that we are required to carry one.
Do you have a Rule Citation?
Maybe it is just a California thing.
No way will I answer False if I get this question. Unless I see the rule which no one has found yet.
Mike,
I did a seacrh of the word indicator and the only place it came up was under PU, like someone previosly said.
Maybe if I search for clicker?
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