Forum: Baseball
Sun Feb 13, 2011, 09:07am
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,751
Obstruction Query
As some have referenced, the umpire should do whatever in his mind would nullify the act of obstruction. In the scenario put forth, though it is up to the judgment of the umpire, we would expect that...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Oct 11, 2010, 06:05pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,786
Classics
This is a renewed clinic circuit that was once a large part of the program both in the United States and around the world. Even before the existence of the other programs, our local clinics were...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Oct 07, 2010, 01:50pm
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,786
Umpire Classic Updates
Our Chicago Umpire Classic has really taken off, and as a result, we have changed to a larger venue for our classroom and expanded our registration allotment. Because of the increased numbers, we...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Aug 22, 2010, 09:31am
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,346
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Aug 19, 2010, 09:12am
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,346
Wendelstedt Clinic Circuit
We have resumed our local clinics for the 2010/2011 season. Most recent updated clinics include those hosted in the Chicago, New York, and New Orleans areas. We will also be hosting an international...
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Forum: Baseball
Mon Oct 19, 2009, 10:50am
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,755
I appreciate your help, however, the only point...
I appreciate your help, however, the only point that is really any issue to us is who we are targeting. This is to target all baseball umpires, of all levels. This will include participation by high...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Oct 18, 2009, 11:25pm
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,755
Thank you all
I want to first take a moment to thank all of you for your generosity over the past couple of months on behalf of both the UmpsCare Charities and the Umpire Education Tuition Assistance Foundation....
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Aug 29, 2009, 07:34pm
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,014
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We've had a great response so far. Please keep the donations coming. The offer for a free manual has been extended to November 1, and this worthy cause and our offer will be featured in Referee...
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Forum: Baseball
Tue Aug 25, 2009, 09:32am
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,014
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Just trying to keep it visible.
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Aug 22, 2009, 12:01pm
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,291
Our new, er. . . blog
We are trying to catch up with the rest of the technologically advanced world. We will be providing updates through our message board (http://www.umpschool.websitetoolbox.com/), Twitter (@umpschool),...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Aug 22, 2009, 09:33am
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,014
A great cause! (UPDATE)
It was emailed to us some possible security issues involving leaving donations. This has been addressed, and the page where the donations are to be made is completely safe and secure. You can reach...
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Forum: Baseball
Sat Mar 01, 2008, 01:24am
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Replies: 45
Views: 5,780
Either may be tagged.
The rulebook clearly states that either the base or the runner may be tagged in order to be put out. The only restriction noted is that the ball must be alive. The interpretation you cite originally...
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Forum: Baseball
Thu Feb 14, 2008, 11:44pm
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,809
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Forum: Baseball
Wed Feb 13, 2008, 09:45am
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,809
Interference over Foul Territory
This particular play describes the interpretation of when interference occurs by a runner. There is often confusion about the placement of the runners, especially the batter-runner. When a particular...
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Forum: Baseball
Sun Nov 25, 2007, 02:05pm
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,049
New Forum
Our new forum does not require any purchase or subjects the members to advertising. It was designed to add to sites like this one, and we would be more than happy to add a link to officialforum.com...
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Forum: Baseball
Fri May 25, 2007, 01:15pm
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,048
Wendelstedt Umpire School Manual
For anyone interested, we have recently begun offering a new umpire manual to the general public. It is both a rules and mechanics manual. The pre-sale has already begun. You may see what is has to...
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