Chance
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Chance last won the day on February 13 2011
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Aside from new gear every now and then all of my umpire checks support my golf habit. 2-3 times a week when the weather cooperates. Currently plaing to a 9.
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+1 on everything already mentioned Remember safety is always priority. I will also add that its not only safety for the players but for us umpires as well. The players are wearing cleats, obviously more traction. Unless they start making plate shoes with cleats we will be more susceptible to slipping before the players. If I cant clear the catcher and bust up the line without feeling safe, thats enough for me to stop play.
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I have been wearing it for just over 2 years now and wouldnt get behind another plate without it. Wearing properly is key allowing it to float and move with your legs and body. When I first started with it I felt like it was sliding just a little too much, this could have been a result of me wearing Nike Dri Fit tights which seem slick at times. Either way all I did was add another jock which was suggested by a fellow umpire and it made the world of difference. Tights-nutty buddy-2 jocks.
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It is inevitable when working summer ball weather on the plate or bases the heat will find you. My opinion changing cps will have minimum effect. I remember reading a thread last year on here about game prep dealing with the heat. You can not rely on a light / breathable chest protector to get you by on 100+ day, the preperation, for me at least, starts the night if not the day before. Knowing ill be working a weekend DH in hot conditions ill start hydrating the day/night before. More importantly stay away from the six pack of your choice. Take as many measures to help yourself and your body as you can. Reduce sweat by being clean shaved. Have more the one pair of socks, under shirts ( moisture wicking ), and uniforms on hand to completely change between games. Most importantly is trying to stay hydrated. As long as you are sweating your body is working the way it should, when you stop sweating is when the body starts shutting down. Some may say it is smitty, but if you are working games and unsure if there will be water provided, then by all means carry your own. I always befriend the kid / coach who brings out more baseballs so every inning or half inning im sure to get some water. And as a reminder in the heat, look out for the catchers as well. Maybe a little away from the op but imo taking steps to prevent/manage the heat will leave you better off then changing cps.
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What would be the proper procedure as base ump here?
Chance replied to scrounge's topic in Situations
Rundown signaling is something I cover in my pregame. Whenenver the PU and BU are engaged in the same play confusion may ensue on the outcome of who has the call. Or worst yet, both signal and the signals are different, . For that one call thats right in the "middle" of the rundown where it could be either umpires call, its crucial to get it right. Some guys go with eye contact and either a shake of the head as in "yes I have it" or other guys I have been with like to have eye contact and a quick point / tap to their own chest, letting their partner know "my call". -
To me drawing a line, offense or defense, is an ejection. Good call! Like uic said, maybe a simple "he got there" or "he was in there" would justify what you had without going into detail.
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Check out Honigs they are currently having a sale. The K17's are great, I have three of them and have had no problems at all.
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I would not recommend just looking at the back foot. There are other ways the pitcher can balk that you will not be able to see if you are just looking at their feet. Shoulder turns, flinches, hands breaking before they step off, coming to a complete stop, etc. With lefties you also are looking for them to cross their back knee to determine if they are going to first or to the plate, along with the whole 45 debacle. It takes a big field of vision to capture these motions. The more you see it the more you know what to look for.
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Can not tell by the pic if you have removed this plate or are tucking it under the plate on the shoe. If you havent simply cut it off, with plate shoes it is not needed.
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For the first time this season the baseball has lost its life. Worked with a new partner today. Top of first, second batter at the plate fouls one off of his foot. BU comes thundering in with arms raised as if he is at gun point screaming DEAD BALL DEAD BALL ! And if thats not enough the next pitch was clearly foul, landed behind first base dugout, and he once again lets everyone in the park know that its a DEAD BALL. What caught me off guard was our pre game was excellent, he dressed the part, I had no worries walking to the field. His second year doing HS ball after doing LL for ten plus years. I did let him know after the game what was appropriate, in which he thanked me for teaching him. The game went great but I was glad I had a mask on everytime there was a foul ball so nobody could see my slight laughter.
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I believe what you are referring to is the Traveller's Crease. I took my pants to a local Jos A Bank store and got this done for 7 bucks a pair. The Traveller's Crease is a thin bead of I believe a silicone material run down the inside of the pants leg to form the "crease". Mine came with a lifetime guarentee should the crease become less permanent. Ive had this done on every pair of suit pants I own as well as all of my umpire pants and its great, really keeps a crisp sharp look.
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Looking to find out the correct mechanic for this situation. -Thanks
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The list on the NHFS has about 40 composite bats that are legal. Here is the list: http://www.nfhs.org/...nt.aspx?id=4155 The website has a picture and listing for the same bat at all legal lengths. Look carefully though because some bats are only legal at certain lengths.
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OP does not give number of outs.
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After witnessing what a bat can do to the human head of an umpire when the bat is accidently lost on a follow through swing...I can totally understand the HSM. It doesnt happen that often but when it does I dont want to be that guy.