Someone just mentioned them to me the other day....I'll have to look into it. Thanks.
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Originally posted by Ozzy6900 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!
-Shouldn't be a problem since I got a 98 on our rules test.
3. Watch games above the level you are doing - example if you do LL, watch High School umpires.
-Shouldn't be a problem either since I play HS baseball.
5. You're 17 huh? Grow at least 3 more layers of thick skin so you can ignore the idiots from the stands.
-I've only been umpiring for 3 years but I've learned that laughing at those idiots is better than listening to them.
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.
-My supervisors keep harping on that and the knowledge of the rules. You gave me a lot of good stuff. Thanks
