Next year, I will be the plate umpire for a charity game.  The organizers are supplying the umpire with old school-style umpire uniforms from the 1950s or so.  I suggested the 1970s AL uniforms with the powder blue turtle necks and the burgundy coats, but was told "no".  They want me to use a balloon when I work the plate. Anyway, i have not used one in over 30 years and was never taught the proper way to use it (stance, head height, etc.).  When I did use it umpteen years ago, it was for 8