Educating Your Self in Baseball
There are some many pieces and parts to the game of baseball … it is more of a thinking mans game than pure athletic. Here we will review several broad subjects related to the game so that you can better understand the game, and hopefully improve your game of baseball and your enjoyment and stay healthy.
- Mechanics : How Do Umpires Move and Why, and what advantages these movements give them.
- Rules : Covering the rules and rule differences between High School and College, along with an occasional side track or reference to a different Rule Set.
- Health : Different discussions on Health related items for anyone involved in baseball, whether its a safer mask for an umpire or player, other equipment and health related items.
Enjoy becoming more educated about the Thinking Mans Game we all call Baseball!
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Better Understand U3’s Umpire Responsibilities with No One On Base
Want to learn the 3 umpire system? The best way to learn it is to watch local umpires, friends or mentors work a game in the 3 man system. Sit and put yourself in their
Discover the New High School Pitching Rules
What is the Hybrid Pitching Stance? For years NFHS High School Pitching Rules have attempted to curb the use of a hybrid stance by the pitcher. This hybrid, by rule, did not conform to either
How To Save Your Feet by Making Shoes Fit
Shoes are unquestionably an essential part of our lives, but have you ever considered the importance of what’s inside them? The insoles of your shoes can be the difference between a comfortable, pain-free day and
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Better Understand U3’s Umpire Responsibilities with No One On Base
Want to learn the 3 umpire system? The best way to learn it is to watch local umpires, friends or mentors work a game in
How to Take a Steal at 2nd Base
Run Like a Rabbit Third base in a 3-man system is commonly known as U3. U3 is also referred to as “The Rabbit”, as they
How to Recognize a Dropped 3rd Strike
Umpiring in baseball is no walk in the park. In particular, correctly calling a dropped third strike requires expertise and practice. You must be mentally
How to Handle the Plate Meeting with 3 Umpires
Arrival Upon arrival and check-in with the home coach, ask what time the coach wants to begin the plate meeting. Get dressed and pregame mechanics
Make the Call at Second Base as Plate Umpire
PU Reaching 2B on U1 Going Out Being part of a two-man umpire crew is a challenging task that requires coordination and communication with your
How to Handle “Pop Up Means Pivot” as a 2-Man Umpire
Trust and Read As a first base umpire, working in a two-man team with the plate umpire, collaborating and exercising trust is essential. This is
