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I umpired rec slow pitch one year, the amount of garbage I saw in that one year was more than enough to cure me of wanting to do it again. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

Will this thing mold to me, can I adjust the width or do I need to send it back? Where the top plate meets the middle plate, the vest sticks out about two inches on each side right where my arm needs to be. Already took off the small peck very lcro attachments. I'm also hoping that the cp harness I bought will let me make it smaller, I have it cinched in as far as it will go but it's still too loose. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

There is a lady in town that makes extra large bags. She does an excellent job on them. She's a widow of a local umpire. If you want her number, I'll pm it to you. They are perfect for softball. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

Had a rookie call me last night and want me to plate both softball games as he wasn't comfortable, I've heard this from him every time I've run into him at fields. He was my partner this time and he had to plate it, both because he wanted to weenie out and because I'm not allowed behind the plate yet with my foot. Honestly, not knowing softball at all, I would definitely had rather been at the plate. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

Nice going! Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

Is that thing metal? Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

I used to have a big spiel but mines down too: Coaches we're under Utrip rules. We have an hour fifty, 6 inning, or 15 and 8 after 3 and 4. Are all your players properly and legally equipped? Let's play ball. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

Which rule set? What age? What level? Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

We have classes most of the late winter but some missed the classes. Those are the ones I'm out with. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

I was asked by a coach, I didn't remember any rule on it and my book is at home so I thought I'd ask you all. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

OBR - pitcher in the stretch taking signs from the coach instead of the catcher - anything? Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

Did someone say beers? Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

I'd try to do both but in high stakes game situations, rookie is behind the plate. I had a 16 year old rookie last year with me for a set of D3 triple crown 13u's. Last minute they changed the fields and didn't inform the chief, we ended up with the D1's which consisted of 4 of the top USSSA elites teams in the country. I stuck the rookie behind the plate all day. Good thing I did as we had some rules scenarios come up that a rookie would have definitely had a hard time handling with while also dealing with those paid, hard core, "professional coaches". Plus, these teams were playing dirty, which made it twice as hard. He'd have gotten eaten alive in the field that day. Next day, we had D3 11u and he took two fields out of three games and he was great, less pressure on the D3 games. UIC told me today, there is a fine balancing act between feeding rookies to the wolves and protecting them, rookies need both to foster growth. Knowing when to protect and when to feed to the wolves is key. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

No, lol, what!? There are times when a coach asks his catcher to ask every time he sees a slight flinch from a batter for a check swing. Or maybe a bat didn't get past my head, I saw it clear, I don't need to legitimately ask. I ask because I'm supposed too not because I really want an answer. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

Daddy coaches Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

@HuskerUmp22 most of the juniors also play so they can't take too many. Practice, games, and just being a kid come before umpiring. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

We have a code, a quick loud "did he go?" with a sharp point is actually asking. A somber "did he go" with a full hand is a "just say no". Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

If I had slim cleavage then there would be no cleave issues! (except for hubs' disappointment) Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

Yes! Only two hours from our new house. Sending the payment off as soon as I cash my game fees check. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

The local store has that one in Stock. I'll stop over tomorrow and check it out, though I won't buy it there. Their prices are really high. I need another hat anyway. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

Totally used this last night on a balk call. Coach comes out and asks what I have. "Coach, I had a double set." "He can't balk unless he's set" "Coach, do you have a question?"... Blank stare...."OK then coach, let's play ball" and off I trot back to A. It was glorious. We have a young ump going off to the minors next month and he said he's stealing that line too. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

The cp, not the mask. Lol. Although, if they did interfer with a mask, I'd probably be a meme by now and much more popular with coaches. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

Can you tell I really want it, cause one reply has convinced me. I'm also a little shocked hubs didn't even blink and just said "if it's safer, order it". Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

Is ump attire on back order for it? If they are, do they say how long? Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

I'm about to pull the trigger and order the new force 3, you guys that own it, do you thing it will fit a short woman with a slim neck and cleavage? Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk