DBLUE wrote:If I'm not mistaken , the original poster of these threads going was talking about consistency!! Not the strikezone. Obviously every umpire has different zones, but as long as they stay there all game. The big problem that most coaches have with the umpires is the inconsistency that happens from time to time. You need to learn your zone , and stay there for the rest of your beautiful career. Another thing , don't be afraid to ask for help to get the call correct. Too many times you guys bring your over inflated egos on the field, like you can' make a bad call. Nothing will get you embarrassed more than making a bad call, then refusing the coaches plea for help. Actually , I have more respect for the umpires that will actually listen to you, then ask for help, whether or not it gets turned around or not. At least that guy is trying to get the call right, instead of thinking about his perfect calling ego. CHECK IT AT DUGOUT DOOR!!!
There is more to "going for help" than ego.
There are specific conditions when you can go for help. In fact, if you go for help, especially at a national or other evaluated tournament when you should not be going for help, you can say good bye... especially to any thoughts of working championship day.
When to go for help and when not to go for help is trained and taught to umpires.
The condition to go for help is not a coach or parent "really really wants you too", there must be specific criteria and outlined criteria met. The criteria exist mostly for reasons involving game management.
Most of the time an umpire does not go for help, it has little to do with ego and more to do with proper game management as is taught to us in clinic after clinic.