NBUA

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

The idea here is to get the new and slightly used umpires into actual game situations.  We will attempt to find teams that are practicing before their real season starts so the scores mean nothing.  A-Tier and T-Tier umpires, especially those who are mentors, will attend the games and coach the trainees.  We will rotate […]