Possibly the most valuable training we get all year is the few hours we get to spend in the batting cages before the season. Here we use pitching machines to simulate real pitches and we get behind a "catcher" and make the calls under the supervision of our peers. Be sure to bring and to […]
A, B and Tournament Tier cage work. Bring all necessary protective gear and a few catcher's mitts.
Final session for the new NBUA umpires and returning C Tier umpires before the season starts for real. Peer evaluations will be discussed and you will be introduced to our assignor Leslie Fitzpatrick. Hopefully you already know the first rule of the NBUA which is, "Don't piss off Leslie!" The exact location of this class […]
NBUA Umpires I hope that everyone has had a good start to their season. I know that everybody is very busy with lots of games but I have arranged for an in-season 3-man training session. We are very lucky to have Michael Goebel and Steve Hilgendorf graciously give their time and knowledge to make […]