My 13yr old son is interested in umpiring. Any suggestions on books he should read? I understand the obvious rule books but I am looking for books about umpiring beyond just the rules.
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To start he isn't going to be working 90ft bases, which is what most books are written for. Is he going to be working in a Little League system or some other like Pony, Dixie or Cal Ripken?
PM me and I can send you a slide presentation for mechanics in LL.
PM me and I can send you a slide presentation for mechanics in LL.
there are a number of books on rules and mechanics but they usually apply to the higher levels (90 ft bases). they can be a bit over technical and dry...but they can still be a world of information.
MST can and will send you some info for the LL end and I have access to PONY info. We both train new umpires for our respective associations and am sure will be willing to help out as much as possible.
PS... I sent you a PM regarding some other info for your son....
MST can and will send you some info for the LL end and I have access to PONY info. We both train new umpires for our respective associations and am sure will be willing to help out as much as possible.
PS... I sent you a PM regarding some other info for your son....
I got the PM. Thanks for the information.