Umpkc7

Yea I'll be there bright and early! Can't beat the deals

Right I get you have to watch it come in with your eyes I'm just saying once u hear the pop. And I'm not saying to just say a brand I'm saying think about all the things while the word goes in your head. It dose help a lot on the timing of a pitch if you look at the whole picture.

For timing with the plate I went to the southern umpires clinic last year. and my timing was super fast, and one thing they told me and had me work on was when you hear the pop in the mit say to your self like a brand such as Nike or Rawlings. Then once you have done that then you can make your call. So I worked on it and now I notice I'm a lot slower and more relaxed. Not in a hurry to make a call. The best I can say for the bases is that you just look at the whole picture dose he have everything that is needed for the call to be safe or out. Don't focus on just one thing because there is a lot that has to go right for a play to happen.

Yes mjr I am a wolverine fan! Go blue.

Thanks guys glad to be part of the board. I am from the Ann Arbor area.

I look forward to learning more about the game from other guys on here. I have been umpiring for 6 years now and have loved every second of it! Thanks, look forward to new info and new umpiring friends!!