Jeff Ream Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 37 minutes ago, adman said: Two yards isn't the numbers from the sidelines. (That's about 9 - 10 yards). When the guy was routinely out that far (and more), it's clear that he was well beyond any perception of 2 yards. Worse, he was within moving forms the exact reason DCI enacted the rule change. DCI really needs to train and critique these guys - pretty close to a couple of bad guard accidents. from what I understand, much training as given. the rule change is less than popular in some judging circles. Some instructors circles too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 29 minutes ago, karuna said: Dear Lord I think judges know what 2 yards is. You’re always going on about how professional percussion judges are but they can’t figure out two yards? drummers ok so when you marched, and were told "get two yards off the sideline...if it wasn't marked, would you know? They are human like us. To them yard lines run across the field end zone to end zone and are marked with little white strips except the one every 5 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karuna Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 13 minutes ago, Jeff Ream said: ok so when you marched, and were told "get two yards off the sideline...if it wasn't marked, would you know? They are human like us. To them yard lines run across the field end zone to end zone and are marked with little white strips except the one every 5 yards. Sure would. Virtually everyone who has marched knows what an 8 to 5 feels like. Not hard to keep yourself in the 2 yard zone. Besides halfway to the numbers is WAY more than 2yds. This is exactly why this rule change was passed. “Oh we’re very professional and extremely aware of our surroundings but if you don’t mark the 2yard boundary we have no idea where we are”. Dear sweet Jesus save us from all drummers. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brassboy Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 It was Allen Kristensen. He’s been at this for a long time, so it doesn’t surprise me if he’s played fast and loose with the new rule. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRacer Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 AK knows a thing or two about retrieving dropped drum equipment and getting it back into the hands of its rightful owner. 💪 Great vision and situational awareness. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adman Posted July 1, 2019 Author Share Posted July 1, 2019 40 minutes ago, brassboy said: It was Allen Kristensen. He’s been at this for a long time, so it doesn’t surprise me if he’s played fast and loose with the new rule. It didn't look like Allen Kristensen. Guess I will have to look at the judges list. Nora Jones was definitely there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skevinp Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 Sorry guys that was me. I got drunk and turned the wrong way coming out of the restroom. I knew I shouldn't have worn that green shirt. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecoats88 Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 10 hours ago, Jeff Ream said: and...what exactly is two yards off the sideline? it's not marked in any meaningful way it would be 6 feet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFZFAN Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 10 hours ago, adman said: Two yards isn't the numbers from the sidelines. (That's about 9 - 10 yards). When the guy was routinely out that far (and more), it's clear that he was well beyond any perception of 2 yards. Worse, he was within moving forms the exact reason DCI enacted the rule change. DCI really needs to train and critique these guys - pretty close to a couple of bad guard accidents. Obviously DCI needs to give that judge a two point penalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanman Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 9 hours ago, karuna said: Sure would. Virtually everyone who has marched knows what an 8 to 5 feels like. Not hard to keep yourself in the 2 yard zone. Besides halfway to the numbers is WAY more than 2yds. This is exactly why this rule change was passed. “Oh we’re very professional and extremely aware of our surroundings but if you don’t mark the 2yard boundary we have no idea where we are”. Dear sweet Jesus save us from all drummers. Kristensen is an experienced judge. If he ventured outside the magical 2 yard boundary, it’s because he found something worth listening to. He will be judging percussion long after this arbitrary boundary is revised. So he might as well give the best critique possible 🙂 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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