For the Apprentices, this will be an introduction to Field Mechanics (i.e. the physical acts of umpiring) We will be meeting on the baseball field and there might even be a lunch provided before we start (talk to Brian). Dress appropriately. Weather conditions could be pretty bad but we'll likely be out there no matter […]
More scrimmages available for upper Tier umpires. Scrimmages have been canceled because we couldn't find any teams practicing in this weather. Better luck next time.
This will be another online class Subjects include: MLB Rules: Pitcher Rules HS Rules (15-20 diff) PPT Keys to umpiring baseball How to work with your Partner How to work with players * Catcher Report
This will be another online class Subjects will include: HS/MLB rules difference Appeals Getting/giving help to your partner
Another online gathering Subjects to include: Obstruction/Interference (4 videos and discussion) "We've all been there" Game Management Techniques * Non HS (how to handle summer ball, …) * HS tools (how to leverage warnings, benching, …) Handling / Working w/Coaches (griping, chirping) Ejections
More scrimmages will be scheduled. There won't be a lot of warning about when and where these will happen so pay attention to your e-mails. Also A and T-Tier are also asked to help out with training the C-Tier and Apprentice umpires. They will be on the field all day today at Eastside Catholic. Contact […]
This is the start to a full day on the field. Bring uniforms if you have them but whatever you do, make sure you dress warmly enough to spend the whole day outside.
Once again we will be on the field but back in the batting cages learning the basics of plate mechanics. Calling Balls and Strikes is the core job we do and we all can use practice. Bring your protective gear if you have it (at least a mask) but, most likely we will not be […]
Another online session. Subjects include: Arbiter Arbiter Pay / Wisely When to get help / when to give help Balks Force Play Slide Rule (** Checking to see if Tim S will Cover) Designated Hitter (** Checking to see if Tim S will Cover)
This is another online session. Subjects include: Mechanics: plays at the plate, double play coverage, unusual/close plays 1-man mechanics Expectations for B to A and expectations of A/TT feedback to B