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It is not really possible to have class time for our umpires. We would have no place to have it, and most of the umpires in the area would blow me off anyway, as I am only in charge of one city, not the whole county.
The field would be a good idea. Just take them around the field, explaining whose responsibility is what, and proper positioning.
Jicecone - yes, I realize they will suck for a while. I sucked, my brothers who umpire sucked. I didn't really have anyone show me how to get better, I just gradually got better over the last 4 years. I would like to make the learning curve as short as possible.
The list is a good idea. I will start doing that.
I have tried to get the league to buy rule books and manuals, but they will not. The only rule book in the whole league is my personal copy.
I got a handle on the support thing. Once I walk over to the coach and ask if there is a problem, they always shut right up and I never get too much of a chance to back up their calls.
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