2009 advanced FP camp

[ronald]

Originally Posted by wadeintothem

Well this weekend both of the attendees from are area were at the same tourney as me and I worked several games with one of them. He gave me several pointers. Tweeking things such as one step to get set, knee is one fist back from the catch etc. It was good to work with them with this clinic so fresh in their mind. I was able to fine tune myself a little I think. Some other things -

Had two elite FP umps there as well and both were suprised at the strictness of no calling form the out side on a ball hit to FP - both were Merle FP advanced camps and had different takes but definately listened to them so they learned what NUS is wanting taught so we can all pass this info on to the other umpires..

Wade,

Did they tell you about how to set up based on the arch of the catcher's foot?

[wadeintothem]

Originally Posted by ronald

Wade,

Did they tell you about how to set up based on the arch of the catcher's foot?

Yes, because it was the assoc championship and 1 game on 1 game off, we set up a little mini clinic and they ran through the entire set up it between a few of the games. Good stuff.

Not that I agree with everything, but when it comes down to performance, I do the mechanics to the best of my ability and want to do it right. .. then I come here and whine.

They also took a little heat when ever anything happened on the field.. like "they teach you that at advanced camp.. "