First Game Tomorrow...

[JohnDorian37]

HS JV on the bases. Any advice?

[UmpJM]

Originally Posted by JohnDorian37

HS JV on the bases. Any advice?

John,

Don't suck.

Have fun.

JM

[bob jenkins]

First game ever?

Slow down.

Concentrate on safe and out (and fair/foul when on the line). Leave all the game management, balks, etc, to PU.

Go out on almost all fly balls when on the line (better to be out wishing you were in than in wishing you were out, and that also applies to umpiring)

Slow down.

Use crisp mechanics all the time.

Slow down. See the entire play and then decide and then announce the decision.

[yawetag]

I think Bob's post is the best.

He forgot something, though: slow down.

[dash_riprock]

Watch the ball, glance at the runners.

[David B]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

First game ever?

Slow down.

Concentrate on safe and out (and fair/foul when on the line). Leave all the game management, balks, etc, to PU.

Go out on almost all fly balls when on the line (better to be out wishing you were in than in wishing you were out, and that also applies to umpiring)

Slow down.

Use crisp mechanics all the time.

Slow down. See the entire play and then decide and then announce the decision.

Great suggestion, I would only add, look the part. Dress nice, crisp, and don't spend much time fraternizing with coaches etc.,

Show up, do your job, and get out of dodge.

Thanks
David

[tjones1]

I agree with Bob and with what David added.

Good luck and have fun!

[JFlores]

Don't get hit. For some reason this year quite a few guys in our association have been finding the ball.

[JohnDorian37]

What is the protocol regarding the pre-game meeting? Do we come dressed and pre-game in the parking lot? Do we leave our stuff inside somewhere? What about waterbottles on the field?

--rookie

[Durham]

Originally Posted by JohnDorian37

HS JV on the bases. Any advice?

Good luck.