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What is best for newer ump?
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Guest Doak
Have been working with a younger umpire this year. What is best for his development, more plate work or the bases? Sometimes a little tight with zone but not too bad.
Some struggles on the bases, does not always seem sure of himself. I feel the bases can be more difficult at times for a variety of reasons yet your reputation usually
hinges on your platework. Thoughts?
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noumpere
More MiLB fail out because of the base work than the plate work. Put the rookie on the plate.
FleasOf1000Camels
Sooner or later, the rookie has got to learn BOTH positions. When I'm working with a rookie, I ask him where he "feels most comfortable", then put him in the OTHER position.
maineump
These are really good points. Little things that can make a base ump better are: Make the call from the correct place (call at 1B - be on B side of mound, when inside) Angles - Angles - A
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