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For FED ball here in AZ, each umpire is asked to work one or two pre season scrimmages for free. It is required of the beginning umpires. Usually there are several umpires there, vets and rookies and in-between, our agreements with the coaches are that they or we can stop a game after any play for teaching purposes. These are generally low-key affairs and last about 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Each umpire gets to work an inning or two on both the plate and the bases.
For ASA - the "season" here pretty much goes year-round due to the weather, but our assignor will notify us if a practice game, Round robin, friendly, is available. The fees and time limits are negotiated in advance and we are given that information to use in deciding whether or not to accept the assignment. Most of the time, the fees are within a dollar or two of a normal game fee and are paid in cash at the game.
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