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Originally posted by mikesears:
I am a new baseball umpire and I am having problems selling close calls because I am feeling self-conscious about my signals. Is there anything that I can do to practice my signaling (especially for out) besides for watch others. Is there something I can mimick that gives a good solid "out" sign on close plays?
1) Practice in front of a mirror.
2) After you make your call, stare at the play for 1 more second, then move immediately and with haste (don't run, but hustle) to the next position (e.g., starting in A, a) runner is safe -- move to B; b) runner is out -- move back to A; c) runner is third out -- move to outfield). Don't look questioningly at the coach.
Mon Jun 19, 2000, 02:58pm
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