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What this book is
A hands-on guide that breaks down a tough job two ways:
--Err to the strike.
--Get the angle.
Using photos + illustrations, you will see where to go, what to do
Pregame Preps (sample from The Complete Guide for Successful Umpiring)
- Arrival time
- Field inspection--boundaries, fences, screens
- Proper markings--foul lines, home plate
- Check equipment (high school varsity contests)
The Plate Umpire (sample from "Drills/Responsibilities at a Glance")
- Positioning of hands
- Get a good line of sight
- Visualize the strike zone
The Base Umpire
- Make decisions on the bases
- Aid plate umpire in every manner
- Responsible for fair/foul; catch/no catch
Brendan's putout at the dish
Testimonials
This is an excellent CD, beneficial for all levels of experience,
beginner to pro. There's something in there for everyone. I'm most impressed with the Strike Zone setup, the best way to work the Strike Zone. This book really explains it well with pictures and diagrams. Especially for the young umpire coming in, this is a great place to start.
Wayne Maheny, retired NCAA, NSAA, semi-pro umpire for 17 years
I feel this book does an excellent job covering many aspects of umpiring. It is the complete tool to help people that have never umpired, as well as current umpires to advance their knowledge. Along with the information, many pictures as well as descriptions are included in the book to help the reader visually understand the basis of why that mechanic should be used. The book has been combined with an outstanding website to give great and detailed information, as well as backed up by video examples.
America's Blue Crew would be a great weapon in the arsenal for new and amateur umpires a like. Umpires are always looking to better themselves, and this would be something I highly recommend. Thanks Ron for doing an outstanding job, and making this available to all umpires willing to get better, and succeed at their craft.
Dave Marcoe, current pro umpire, Jim Evans Umpire Academy graduate 2010
Online training available
Click on PayPal button below. With order, you will be sent DVD with access to all password-protected pages.
Online test prep
For state certification review, go to Training & Certification page. Answers to sample 100 T/F questions, plus rule sections cited, are available.
To help with rule explanation, log on to NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations), click on www.nfhs.org. The NFHS Baseball Rules Book can be ordered online for $7.50. To umpire high school varsity, a passing score of 80 percent is required in the open-book examination. JV and freshman, must attend one rules meeting.
fyi While certification is not required to be a top-notch umpire, it is a good starting point to umpire youth, high school, and American Legion baseball.
