Sweet Lou getting in the grill of an umpire. Maybe he failed an umpiring never?
Umpiring is all about getting in position, doing the right thing, making the right call – but there are certain “Nevers” in umpiring that are important to learn as well. This is certainly not a comprehensive list, but a great start to further conversation.
New to umpiring? Veteran? Looking to break into college ball? Looking to advance to the highest levels of college ball? You’ll get no greater expert at all of these than the Supervisor of Umpires for the MIAA Conference (NCAA D-II) and also the Umpire Supervisor for the Jayhawk Junior College Conference, Jon Browar. Continue reading Umptalk #2: Jon Browar – MIAA Umpire Supervisor→
So, you’ve been drafted out of the stands to be an umpire, or you are looking to step on the field for the first time as a part-time gig. Welcome to Umpiring!!
We’re going to have lots of advice for you on this website, but first, we need to ease you in slowly. Here are 8 tips that all new umpires must know.
Thanks for visiting the website. UmpTalk is designed to be a way to learn about baseball and softball umpiring – from the umpires that have been there.
There’s such an imbalance in proper umpire training that I want this website to be a place to learn, share and grow as baseball and softball officials. Continue reading Welcome to UmpTalk→