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Graphics and footage to explain the rules
This workbook was written as a companion to the video of the same name by Official Communications. The package simplifies the understanding of baseball rules through the use of graphics and actual footage. For coaches, players, fans, and budding umpires. A great baseball rules reference tool in its own right, the workbook includes bonus rule pages and examples of the most common plays. Also crossed referenced with the Official Rules of Baseball. Now order the video and workbook together and save.
A great practical guide to being an umpire
Bolstered by 120 photos and illustrations, the book has five full chapters on basic umpiring positions and descriptions; plate umpire mechanics; field umpire mechanics; and two-, three-, and four-umpire mechanics. Perhaps the most intriguing section of the book are the chapters on cases depicting real-life game situations. These demonstrate correct rulings, point out common umpiring errors and how to avoid them, and prepare you for calls that inherently invite controversy. Officiating Baseball was written by the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) in cooperation with the NFHS. It serves as the text for the NFHS Officiating Baseball Methods online course, offered through the NFHS Officials' Education Program.
A great practical guide for fast-pitch & slow-pitch
Covers procedures and responsibilities for softball, and rules application. The book contains three chapters detailing basic umpiring positions and descriptions; plate umpire mechanics; field umpire mechanics; and one-, two-, and three-umpire systems. Also included are real-life cases that demonstrate correct rulings, point out common umpiring errors and how to avoid them, and challenge you to make the right call in game situations. Officiating Softball was written by the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) in cooperation with the NFHS. It serves as the text for the NFHS Officiating Softball Methods online course, offered through the NFHS Officials Education Program.