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  • Baseball Umpires' Guidebook : Proper Positioning (Vol I)Baseball Umpires' Guidebook Vol I
    by Mark R. Ambrosius, Scott Ehert (Editor)

    Our Price: $14.95

    Easy-to-read, 8-1/2"x11" workbook with positioning diagrams, caseplays, explanations, section reviews and quizzes. Spiral-bound and three-hole-punched for easy use and reference. Includes: Where to start each play Where to go when the ball is hit What to watch for and why The latest innovations for two-umpire crews Tips to make difficult coverage easier Explanations why each position recommended is better than its alternatives A review of each umpire's positioning responsibilities and priorities More than 60 case situations with breakdowns for both umpires Case studies, reviews and quiz materials to help you measure comprehension. 166 pages.

  • Baseball Umpires' Guidebook : Communications & Mechanics (Vol II)Baseball Umpires' Guidebook Vol II
    by Mark R. Ambrosius, Scott Ehert (Editor)

    Our Price: $14.95

    Easy-to-read, 8-1/2"x11" workbook with positioning diagrams, caseplays, explanations, section reviews and quizzes. Spiral-bound and three-hole-punched for easy use and reference. Presents step-by-step information about where you are supposed to go during a play, what you have to do to insure you effectively cover the action working in a two-man crew, and why many of the seemingly "little" things are so important. Includes: Communication and mechanics keys with the latest two-man innovations Helpful tips to make difficult situations easier Complete explanations of why recommended coverage is better than the alternatives A solid review of each umpire's communication and mechanics responsibilities More than 60 case situations with complete breakdowns for both umpires, including run-downs. 169 pages.

  • Baseball Umpires' Guidebook : Three-Man and Four-Man Mechanics (Vol III)Baseball Umpires' Guidebook Vol III
    by Scott Ehert

    Our Price: $14.95

    Whether you work a full schedule of college three-man games or you're preparing for an end-of-the-season tournament that will use four-man crews, this is the reference book that provides the information you'll need to get ready. Includes: A basic discussion of the different responsibilities assigned to each umpire on three-man and four-man crews A review of basic on-field rotations - where to go, when, why, and what to look for A conversational approach to trouble areas - plays that do happen, and do present coverage problems for three-man and four-man crews Clean, concise three-man and four-man pregame outlines to help lead the discussion and coordinate the crew's efforts Case studies Plays and coverages with a step-by-step explanation of what each umpire does - complete with full-field diagrams - for dozens of play scenarios. Easy-to-read, 8-1/2"x11" workbook with positioning diagrams, caseplays, explanations, section reviews and quizzes. Each book is spiral-bound and three-hole-punched for easy use and reference. 211 pages.

  • Umpires : Classic Baseball Stories from the Men Who Made the Calls
    by John C. Skipper

    List: $24.50
    Our Price: $24.50

    Book Description :
    They are booed by fans, cursed by players, and often disliked. They are the best in their profession, yet dismissed as incompetent by many. They are the men in blue--major league baseball's umpires.

    In this work, nineteen umps provide their unique insight on some of the most important and pivotal moments in baseball history. Don Denkinger recounts his call that turned the 1985 World Series. John "Red" Flaherty and Bill Kinnamon recall the excitement of Roger Maris' 61st homer. From these men and Bill Jackowski, Bill Haller, John Rice, Dutch Rennert, John Kibler, Bill Valentine, Terry Cooney, Andy Olsen, Marty Springstead, Doug Harvey, Ken Burkhart, Ed Runge, Hank Morganweck, Art Frantz, Jerry Neudecker, and Steamboat Johnson, we get a different view of the game and a new appreciation for the job the umpires do on a daily basis.

The Art of Sports Officiating covers all aspects of officiating for any sport. Based on the principle that officiating is an art, not a science, this very unique book prepares an official beyond the memorization of rules and mechanics.





Gary S. McGriff
3:19 PM on 1/27/98
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