NBUA

This will be a classroom session in the morning

This will be a field mechanics course for the upper tier umpires.  Please meet out on the baseball field. Includes the upper tiers only B-Tier, A-Tier and Tournament Tier

This afternoon session will be an introduction to Field Mechanics (the physical actions of umpiring).  It will be conducted on the baseball field NOT in the classroom.  You need to dress appropriately as it may be cold and/or wet.  If you have a face mask, it would be a good idea to bring it to […]

Another on-line Zoom training session

Another on-line Zoom meeting

Cage Training is the part of Field Mechanics that trains plate umpires for their job calling balls, strikes and everything else.  It will be conducted in the batting cages at the field so dress appropriately.  You should have your plate gear with you, if possible.  If you don't have it yet, talk to your instructors […]

More work on the baseball field

Another on-line Zoom meeting for B-Tier, A-Tier and Tournament Tier umpires only. Subjects to be covered: How to teach basic mechanics to the lower tiers (we don't want to know how you do it, we want to teach the manual), Interference/Obstruction, Force Play Slide Rule (FPSR), NFHS/OBR DH Rules, NFHS quiz and, of course, more […]