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Originally Posted by MadCityRef
Hello,
This winter I am creating guidelines (tips, do's and don't's, etc.) for the new umpires in our association. I would appreciate if you could share bits of advice or past experiences that made you a better umpire/official.
Thank you,
Mad City Ref
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In order to get a TRUE list we need add'l info such as the following?
Are you an assignor?
What type of Umpire association due you refer to (ie; a HS asociation summer ball only, LL etc.)
Do your umpires get paid? If so are they paid market rates
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You have had responses that say Rule knowledge which obviously umpires need to know however, which rules govern your clients? meaning FED based, OBR/ NCAA or a mixture.
The answer to the aforementioned will govern how you run your rules clinic.
Also, if you want umpires to "look good" then they should get paid so that they can afford what's needed.
Another if not one of the most important aspects about umpiring is "reliability" meaning you do not want your umpires calling the assignor the "last minute" to cancel an assignment unless it is unavoidable.
Arrive at the game site at least 1/2 before time.
Have either a web-site or a list of how to get to all the game sites. In my HS association we have a Web-site with directions to all the schools we service.
DO NOT Back - stab one another.
Whether you are assigned the Plate or base make certain you have proper attire for either. That's why it is important for the umpires to show up at least 1/2 hour before game time. It takes time to get dressed especially when doing the plate.
Instruct your umpires not to hang around when the game is Over. If you have the dish instruct them to simply drop whatever baseballs you have left at home plate or toss them over to the home coach. Greet your partner and head for your cars TOGETHER. if a coach / player wants to shake your hand fine, but do not habg around and do not expect any kuddos either.
Pete Booth