UNC - ASU Plate Umpire

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Originally Posted by mdezinno

I ump LL now with there equipment just ordered a bunch of gear from ump-attire and going to take some classes this winter hope to ump alot next spring

Insurance companies, MLB, and both pro schools have alerted umpires about the risk of severe neck injury primarily due to the scissors stance. Many severe neck injuries have been reported by MLB umpires who primarily used this scissors stance over a longer period of time {years}. The idea is to get the trunk of your body in a natural position to provide full support for the weight of your head. That extra 14 pound appendage is not designed to lean so far ahead of the trunk of your body for 3 full hours. Some umpires refuse to heed the warning messages.

Good luck!

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