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The biggest problem that a Little League
faces is many leagues use purely volunteerEven though the rules state arguing calls
umpires. If an umpire has taken the time toinvolving judgment is not allowed, it will
become proficient (attended clinics,happen all the time. It is a part of the game
discussion boards, feedback, mechanics) andand it actually is allowed up to a point.
invested in quality clothing and equipment,Often the coach just wants to heard and he
then they most likely is going to work gamesknows, the umpire is not going to change his
where a there's a little to no compensation.call. It is up to the umpire to let him state
Coaches will quickly recognize the casualhis case and then promptly ask the coach to
umpire and make requests to have them workgo back to his bench. Once the coach refuses
any  other  game  then  theirs.to go back to his bench, you can now play
the, arguing calls involving judgment is not
Volunteers whose hearts really are not intoallowed, card and warn him that he had better
it can find it a convenient excuse to quit ifgo.
being an Umpire is too demanding. In a league
where the umpire roster is short, having oneCommon across the country, when doing a lower
quit during season can dismantle an entirelevel game, remind the coaches, If you have a
schedule. If you take the challenge, bear itquestion about a call that is made by myself
out. Talk with the league administrator ifor my partner, feel free to ask in a
things are going poorly. Simple solutions maycourteous manner and we will be more than
be available that make your life as an umpirehappy  to  answer.
fun  again.
Generally at upper level game, this subject
Some of the best volunteers can come from theis not even brought up. But with all things,
nearest military installation. There are awe start at the bottom and work our way to
lot of young, energetic troops who work hardthe top or at least to our level
to rise in rank. One of the things that givesincompetence. This is where we as umpires are
them an edge up on the competition is aworking outside of our comfort level and
record of community service. If you have acausing ourselves excessive stress as well as
military source like this nearby, try tappingpushing the envelope with the teams we work
into it by advertising in the basesfor.
newspaper. If you happen to score the
services of a servicemen, be sure to sendIt is not feasible that all umpires can
along a thank you to the base commander forperform at all levels. If you are having fun
allowing his troops to participate in thewith the 15U recreation league but the 15U
community and the good work your volunteercompetitive leagues end up in recurring
has  done  for  you.arguments with Coaches; drop back to where
you are having fun. This is the key element
Whenever you accept the duties of being anwe express to all the players and should also
umpire, get to the local clinics and meetingsapply  to  us  as  well.
as often as possible. Not just the umpire
ones, but the coaches clinics and meetings asWhen asked a polite question about a rule
well. Here you will not only find informationinterpretation I may have made, or about the
on the rules and mechanics of the game, butlocation of a tag or something trivial like
you will also be in close contact with thethat, take the time honor it with a response
Team Administrators, Managers and Coaches.to the fan that inquired, depending on my
When they see you there, confidence will riselocation relative to the location of the
during season as you both have leaned thequestion-asker. Screaming across the diamond
same and should be on the same page withis not a good way to communicate, but a brief
respect  to  the  rules  and  details.word through the backstop, action and time
allowing,  is  alright.
During the game or at the pre-game meeting,
stating negative things at the plate meetingIf the fans are just complaining and whining
like, No arguing judgment calls, sets theabout calls, do not even look over there. But
game off on a poor note, and make you seemif I hear a, Did he tag him blue? a quick
unapproachable. It is the job of the leagueyes, and the location. This will stop the
coordinators to see that coaches are taughtinquisition instantly. It also confirms to
this concept, and they can also read it inthe fans that you are conscious of them as
the rule book just like we can. But thewell as the game. Lower level games are full
reality in young teams with young coaches andcircle participation. Do not engage
parents is that all the rules are not alwaysdiscussion with fans, just quick answers when
followed  to  the  letter.it  is  convenient  for  you.
Be kind with your words and spend some timeLoads of fun or a complete nightmare. It is
before the game to create a list of replies.up to you. The more you involve yourself the
Then where an inexperienced coach might havegreater the confidence, skill and fun you
no idea that arguing calls involving judgmentwill have. Showing up because you said you
is not allowed, you can calmly point this outwould without the background to take control
to the coach when he first tries to argue aof the game will lead you to a miserable
judgment  call.experience.



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