Apprentice Training
January 25 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
This will be the second session and first in person meetup for the new Apprentice class of NBUA umpires. It will be held in a classroom in a building near the football field. For directions, please contact Brian Sweet (The Director of Training).
Subjects Covered:
Plate Basics (Jim Evan’s PPT)
Slot basics with mechanics
Strike Zone
Practical Strike Zone
Head Height, Tracking, Strike Mechanic, Ball Call Mechanic
Signal to partner
Putting the ball in play
Calling Time!
In-Field Fly Rule signals, vocals (when to call an IFF)
Timing Plays
Check swings