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Hi fellow Blues...I'm a new guy so take it easy on me til I get my feet wet. Next year I'd like to attend an umpiring school. Don't want to spend a fortune but want to get schooled so I can get better. I do primarily ASA Fastpitch girls and have learned from reading the book and just simply trial and error and asking a few questions from fellow Blues. Been at it about 3 years. I'd probably rank myself as a 6.5 to 7 on a scale of 1-10.
Anyone got suggestions on good schools close to west coast? Should I consider baseball schools? I mainly looking for mechanics. Rules can be gotten from boards, books and cases I think.
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Wed Jul 21, 2004, 08:04pm
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ASA State and Metro associations should be putting on clinics within the state. Contact either's UIC to find out what the upcoming schedule may be.
The one that azbigdawg mentions would certainly be worth the time and cost. You will, no doubt, learn more than you ever thought you could.
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Wed Jul 21, 2004, 10:21pm
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You need to attend rules clinics. This is where you get the proper interpretations as not EVERYTHING is in a straight black and white printed format.
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Wed Jul 21, 2004, 10:56pm
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I agree with Mike. Baseball and softball mechanics are
different. If you are going to combine the two sports, then attend clinic for both.
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Thu Jul 22, 2004, 03:10pm
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Welcome to the board.
I agree with whiskers and Irishmafia on that. totally to different things. By the way. where in sacto are you from. I'm orginally from Vallejo, CA.
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Fri Jul 23, 2004, 12:59pm
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Re: Umpire Schools
Thanks guys, I'll check into the Phoenix clinic. My Sis just moved to Prescott Valley and it'd be a good excuse to mooch for a week.
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Fri Jul 23, 2004, 01:25pm
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Re: Whiskers Ump
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I believe you wanted to respond to buddha69. I received your e-mail. I am from Texas. buddha69 was the one that wanted your information.
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Tue Jul 27, 2004, 07:42pm
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I will second the Phoenix school endorsement.
Rules and field study with very knowledgable instructors. See Cactusumpires.com for more information.
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Tue Jul 27, 2004, 07:58pm
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Thanks guys, I've contacted the site and they will have they sign up stuff up in a few weeks I'm told. Appreciate the lead.
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