Changes to rule 3.3.1f

[ericjmercer]

I know its coming.

With the changes to the rule, coaches will now try to argue calls with video. What do you think the appropriate response should be?

[maven]

The first sentence of 10-1-4, of course.

[ericjmercer]

That makes it easy. I've been thinking about this for 2 weeks. I can see it coming. I thought of 3.1.f too

[VAUmp]

NFHS Rule 10.1.5:  ART. 5 . . . The use of videotape or equipment by game officials for the purpose of making calls or rendering decisions is prohibited.

 

If I see a coach coming with an I-Pad or video equipment, he gets one VERY stern warning.  I'll give him enough steps to turn himself around.  If he doesn't - He can take his video to the parking lot.

[ericjmercer]

That's what I was going to do, I just didn't want to be the only umpire like that. Kewl...

[Guest roothog66]

Brings back to mind a story. I used to own a sports action photography business. In 2001(?) I was shooting the championship game of the Florida State American Legion Championship tournament. This was my first tourney using a digital camera. In the bottom of the last inning, down by one with a runner on third and two down, a grounder to third was thrown off line to first. F3 tried a swipe tag. The ump called him safe, saying the tag missed. Tie game. I have a beautiful shot that clearly shows the tag buried in his stomache. I'm showing the first base coach while the DC is arguing the call, when over my shoulder another of the DC's looks, snatches the camera out of my hands and rushes the umpires. Of course, they didn't care (nor should they). They throw the DC coaches out of the game and then proceed to throw ME off the field. I learned my lesson that day concerning this new fangled digital age. I've never shown another coach a photo during a game.

[JaxRolo]

Brings back to mind a story. I used to own a sports action photography business. In 2001(?) I was shooting the championship game of the Florida State American Legion Championship tournament. This was my first tourney using a digital camera. In the bottom of the last inning, down by one with a runner on third and two down, a grounder to third was thrown off line to first. F3 tried a swipe tag. The ump called him safe, saying the tag missed. Tie game. I have a beautiful shot that clearly shows the tag buried in his stomache. I'm showing the first base coach while the DC is arguing the call, when over my shoulder another of the DC's looks, snatches the camera out of my hands and rushes the umpires. Of course, they didn't care (nor should they). They throw the DC coaches out of the game and then proceed to throw ME off the field. I learned my lesson that day concerning this new fangled digital age. I've never shown another coach a photo during a game.

Bad move showing anyone the picture!!!

[Guest roothog66]

 

Brings back to mind a story. I used to own a sports action photography business. In 2001(?) I was shooting the championship game of the Florida State American Legion Championship tournament. This was my first tourney using a digital camera. In the bottom of the last inning, down by one with a runner on third and two down, a grounder to third was thrown off line to first. F3 tried a swipe tag. The ump called him safe, saying the tag missed. Tie game. I have a beautiful shot that clearly shows the tag buried in his stomache. I'm showing the first base coach while the DC is arguing the call, when over my shoulder another of the DC's looks, snatches the camera out of my hands and rushes the umpires. Of course, they didn't care (nor should they). They throw the DC coaches out of the game and then proceed to throw ME off the field. I learned my lesson that day concerning this new fangled digital age. I've never shown another coach a photo during a game.

Bad move showing anyone the picture!!!

 

I pretty much figured that out immediately. Digital photography was basically brand new and I was still amazed by the black magic that let me see my photos immediately instead of waiting to process.

[mrumpiresir]

I've been out of the loop for a while.  What is the change?

[Richvee]

I've been out of the loop for a while.  What is the change?

FED had done away the old 3-3-1(f). It is no longer illegal to use video equipment for coaching purposes during a game. 

 

Just too hard to control with everybody being able to take video on their phones. 

[DVA7130]

Video/pictures are treated as taboo as a rule book.

"I've got video!!"

"Then best call New York"

[Cav]

Perhaps I won't see it n the seasons I have left to umpire, but I predict that someday the DOJ will impose its will upon sports officials in the U.S. to wear body cameras. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just joking...or am I?

[hill2933]

Perhaps I won't see it n the seasons I have left to umpire, but I predict that someday the DOJ will impose its will upon sports officials in the U.S. to wear body cameras. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just joking...or am I?

My department just announced we will be getting them soon and the area I work is to be the test group. I would love to try one on a field just to go back and replay what I was seeing. Could be a great way to improve. Too bad I learned a long time ago to NEVER volunteer for anything!

[Sayhey]

Good question Eric. I had a photo whack job come onto the field with his digital camera. After I got the assistant coach off the field I had a camera shoved into my face and photo boy wanted me to look at his "evidence." I told him it wasn't allowed and to go somewhere where I could not see him or hear him. Later, he was banished from the field because he could not obey. Little rat followed me to my car and continued his arguement. By the way, he was wrong. Must be a special camera that sees things his way. Keep working Eric. Nice job.