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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

You know the drill by now

More practice games

This is our annual High School Rules night with Tim Stevens.  Tim (for those that don't know) is a long time member of the NBUA and also a former member […]

Another day of scrimmage games overseen by A-Tier and T-Tier coaches.  Time and place To Be Determined.  Bring all gear.

We all get together and work out the answers to the High School Test.  Passing the NFHS Test is a requirement for umpires who want to be assigned games with […]

More live scrimmages time and place TBD.  Apprentice and C-Tier umpires will work with B-Tier, A-Tier and T-Tier umpires on scrimmage games.  This is a watch, work and learn situation […]