umpstu
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Going for help on a steal attempt is pretty lame, getting the call right or not.
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Vin Scully has always been a fair man to the umpires. Class for his whole career. And American treasure, like Jack Buck and Harry Carey.
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Also, keep your mouth shut and your ears open. They will teach you just about everything you are asking about. I think anytime you call a strike to the side you should keep your head facing towards the infield. That way you can keep your eyes on any potential sh**houses. That should be on any level. Good luck. Just curious, which clinic?
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GREAT CALL!
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I wear 10.5 EEEE and the shoes are spot on
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What would you know about Mizuno, with those ugly plate shoes you wear? ha
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I had a player who continuously threw his bat, even when he got into college ball. Had a catcher duck and I took the brunt of it when the kid got a single. I grabbed the bat, ran to first base with it and dropped it at his feet and told him to stop hitting me with his bat. Coaches loved it. Laughed their asses off. Didn't really care if they did or not. I wanted to keep the player in the game and at the same time get my point across. Mission accomplished.
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Only if we let them! Agree if more umpires took care of business we would eject less, Guys that tell me "I haven't ejected anyone since 1954" are not taking care of business. Wow! How many guys do you work with that umpired in 1954? Chuckle, chuckle
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?? HUH? lol Ya got me. I still recommend verbalizing on any pick off attempt where there is a tag, even if it is just saying it in a regular voice. Too many times I've seen an umpire trying to be Mr. Cool and not verbalizing a call when it is a real whacker. The it makes you look unsure or lacking of experience, don't agree. I work college ball and don't see a lot of umpires not verbalize a call.
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Sounds great! Except there's just that small problem of stuttering/repeating yourself afterwards. LOL. Couldn't pass it up. Sorry. I had the same issue after my mask got knocked off. Catcher talked with pitcher and came back and asked if I was ok. I said thanks Janet. He looked at me kind of funny.
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Why does an 8 year old even need to be on a travel team?
umpstu replied to ump570's topic in Free For All
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I think anytime you have a pickoff attempt and a tag applied you should verbalize the call, be it safe or out, and I mean on all of them, not just the close ones. Naturally the voice would be louder the closer the play. I recommend using this approach on safe out calls as well. Not so sure about safe, safe.
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Couldn't be happier with my WVP
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I always use dish washing liquid detergent. And pick the small pebbles out of the bottom of the shoes. Drives me crazy.
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I wore the previous model for a few games and the 4E width was no where near a 4e width. Sold them for half price. New Balance has always been the proper width.
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Shut up Walter.
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I teach that it is ok to point to the side, but to keep your head towards the field in case of a steal attempt and possible batter's interference. You're 100% correct about the timing.
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Will it dry out the leather? I love the shoes and company.
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I have not polished mine, nor needed to. They retain their shine and as I usually don't umpire anywhere where it might be muddy, I can basically just spray them off afterwards, with a scrubbing every once in a while. Heel and sole dressing is recommended. Had the plate rip from the shoe and NB is replacing these for me. I couldn't be happier with a company. They have been first class through the whole return process.
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I just commented on BigUmpire's post that the Team Wendy pads absorb much more of the impact and you notice it.
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Amen. You can still feel it when you take a really good shot, but you can also feel the difference in what the pads actually absorb of the impact.
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Grab the bat from the batter and kneecap the little twerp on his way off the field. Complete this task by screaming, "I am Spartacus", at the top of your lungs. Add water, stir and continue the game. Enjoy.
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Good call.
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Blown achilles tendon. Thought I was hit in the calf with a sledge hammer. Place I hate to get hit worst: forearms. Those shock doctor pads are like wearing one layer of bubble wrap. Waste of money, imo.
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You're not getting a titanium mask for $62. It's just not happening.