I realize there's an umpire shortage, but I agree that umpires are the only ones on the field getting paid (except for maybe certain travel ball coaches). Misapplication of the rules is the one thing that drives coaches nuts, especially when the UIC is not available or they're aren't any protests. We all have read the rules, taught the game to our kids. Especially when they get older, kids know what the correct rules are.
Judgement calls, I get you can't argue. What I have found with judgement calls is learning the umpire's movements on certain plays. For instance if they just stand behind home plate and make the call at 1st instead of coming out in front of the plate to get a better view. I've had success politely asking umpires to get into a better position next time to make the call. Although sometimes I feel like they're just doing it on purpose. This past weekend I had an ump that would stop watching plays when he thought the play was done. As a result, one of my players got their head shoved on the ground after stealing 2nd. Umpire wouldn't do anything because of course he didnt see it.
I appreciate what umpires do, but I wish 100% of them would take pride in their work and learn the rules and call the game accordingly.
Judgement calls, I get you can't argue. What I have found with judgement calls is learning the umpire's movements on certain plays. For instance if they just stand behind home plate and make the call at 1st instead of coming out in front of the plate to get a better view. I've had success politely asking umpires to get into a better position next time to make the call. Although sometimes I feel like they're just doing it on purpose. This past weekend I had an ump that would stop watching plays when he thought the play was done. As a result, one of my players got their head shoved on the ground after stealing 2nd. Umpire wouldn't do anything because of course he didnt see it.
I appreciate what umpires do, but I wish 100% of them would take pride in their work and learn the rules and call the game accordingly.