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Some good advice on equipment from the others in the above posts. What else do you need?
1. Get a rule book ans STUDY it!
2. Observe veteran umpires whenever possible (good ones please).
3. Watch games above the level you are doing - example if you do LL, watch High School umpires.
4. Practice your timing until you can't stand it anymore!
5. You're 17 huh? Grow at least 3 more layers of thick skin so you can ignore the idiots from the stands.
8. There is no prize for throwing out players or coaches at the end of the year.
7. Remember you are an offical - the coach may be an idiot, but you are a step above. Act accordingly and you'll so alright.
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When in doubt, bang 'em out!
Ozzy
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