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POLL ON UMPIRING

Discussion in 'Softball Forum' started by cheeze105, Apr 2, 2008.

poll on umpiring

  1. no, umpiring is adaquete this year

    14 vote(s)
    14.7%

  2. yes, umpiring is below par this year

    55 vote(s)
    57.9%

  3. umpires must be required to pass a vision test

    43 vote(s)
    45.3%

  4. umpires must be required to pass a physical test for mobility

    40 vote(s)
    42.1%

  5. umpires must pass the written test before they can umpire a game

    53 vote(s)
    55.8%

  6. rating/critique system must be implemented immediatley

    54 vote(s)
    56.8%

  7. we need Pop Rivers association to take this up with the state

    37 vote(s)
    38.9%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. Apr 10, 2008 at 3:42 PM #51
    rsb1999

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    Batters Box

    Had a similar thing happen in Bessemer City Tuesday. The JV game played first and the batters box was gone by varsity game time. The ump warned one of our girls about being out of the box. He laid a 31" bat at the back corner and drew a line. "Here is where the line is supposed to be" he stated. An inning later he called our lead off slapper out, for being out of the box. After that our two slappers had to hit from a normal stance. Tried to show him the rule book, but he would not bend. These girls work too hard and should not have the game officiated by umps with no FP knowledge.
     
  2. Apr 10, 2008 at 3:50 PM #52
    cheeze105

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    and it goes on.....

    last night during the pregame equipment inspection, ump pulled our two 2004 black rockettechs out and said they were illegal because they didnt have the ASA stamp. we showed her the amature softball association stamp dated 2000 on the bat and she stated it wasnt the same thing as the ASA??????? i rolled my eyes, looked at the other coach and put the bats back in the bag, wasnt worth arguing as she was gonna be behind the plate. LACK OF EDUCATION.......................
     
  3. Apr 10, 2008 at 4:01 PM #53
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    Umps

    BC was using a Lady Virus, I thought they were illegal. I don't really care, (my DD would like to use her Combat) but does anyone know what's legal? Or do the rules depend on who is calling that nights game?
     
  4. Apr 10, 2008 at 5:28 PM #54
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    Combat


    Not sure about HS but Combats are legal in college and ASA
     
  5. Apr 10, 2008 at 8:03 PM #55
    cheeze105

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    the purple and yellow lady virus is currently banned by asa. the bat bc was using was caught by ump and thrown out. they should know better than to use that bat....believe they were even shown by ump it was on the banned list....
     
  6. Apr 10, 2008 at 10:19 PM #56
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    Same purple and yellow lady virus tuesday night. The Lady Virus is not legal in ASA, but I think it is in NSA, not sure. I guess my point is, all umps should at least have a solid understanding of the nuances of FP. The size of the batters box, a list in hand of what equipment is legal, why check if you don't know? And yes cheeze they should know who and what ASA is...lol
     
  7. Apr 12, 2008 at 7:20 AM #57
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    Good Umps

    Had an Ump crew on 4-10 work my game at Franklinton. They were outstanding !! Very professional and personable. Their mechanics were so good you almost didn't know they were on the field. Niether one was afraid to ask for help from the other. Their communication with each other and the coaches was a joy to see. I'm not sure which Association Franklinton uses, but if anyone on here does, let me know because I would love to contact their Booking Agent and let the BA know what a great job Mr. Ross and Mr. Jones did. If I'm not supposed to mention their names, I'm sorry but they deserve for people to know who they are.
     
  8. Apr 12, 2008 at 10:24 AM #58
    cheeze105

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    i think every great umpiring crew should get credit as they are the minority and mentioning their names is great. despite all the complains in our area, there are two or three really good umpires, consistent and out for the girls, not fame or money.

    as far as the illegal combat, we've started carrying the banned list and even started carrying the changes made this year to prove our points to the umps before the game starts.....wont work during the game....
     
  9. Apr 12, 2008 at 10:29 AM #59
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    Yes, they deserve the attention and the credit
     
  10. May 1, 2008 at 2:30 PM #60
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    I was asked to ump a basketball game once, and gained a life long respect for the job umps do. The problem I'm seeing is from game to game the rules are interpreted differently - in particular the interfernce calls.
     
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