[AtlUmpSteve]

IMO, the best advice I can give you is try everything the way they recommend it; even if (and particularly if) that isn't the way you were taught previously, or how you do it, or what is done in your area. Try that different plate mechanic, that different starting position on the bases. For at the length of the 2 day school, do it the way they suggest. Then try it in your first games afterwards. If you can't get comfortable with it, then at least you tried. Too many go and argue with the clinicians, instead of making an open effort to improve.

Second piece of advice, don't hang out with those who will not try, or who will have a second conversation going while the clinicians are trying to help you (and others). There is a lot to be learned from watching them talk and work with others, so pay attention. You are paying them to help you; not to listen to the same group of BS'ers you can hear any time.

You should receive a camp shirt; come in ASA uniform, expect to change shirts. Be prepared to be outside if it is cold; also have indoor (gym) shoes, in case it is too cold, or oterwise inclement weather. The only equipment you should need is your mask; the plate drills normally require it.

Try to listen and absorb as much advice and direction as possible. Don't decide what to discard or ignore at that point; the techniques they teach are proven to be effective for the majority.