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February 12, 2007

February 12, 2007. PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES OR SET TO VIBRATE. Tonight’s meeting: Tim Timmons- Major League Umpire and honorary member of COBUA OhioHealth: Presentation by the Rehab guys. Next week meeting. Rule 5 Dead Ball presented by Walt Freiling.

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February 12, 2007

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  1. February 12, 2007 • PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES OR SET TO VIBRATE. • Tonight’s meeting: • Tim Timmons- Major League Umpire and honorary member of COBUA • OhioHealth: Presentation by the Rehab guys

  2. Next week meeting • Rule 5 Dead Ball presented by Walt Freiling. • Hank Zaborniak will be here to discuss tournament voting and its system.

  3. State rules meeting (2-27) • Moved from Dublin Jerome to the Boardroom, which is in the building next to Dublin Sells middle school on Rt. 161 • Meeting is still at 6:00 PM for baseball • 7:30 PM for those working softball.

  4. Mechanics meeting update John Corbett Hilliard Davidson 9 AM 1st session. 1 PM for the second session.

  5. Library • Website information updated. • Online order form is not. • Contact Jerry Crabtree via email or phone to place order. • Email: crabtrj3@nationwide.com • Phone: 614-560-0850

  6. Prerequisites for Good Umpiring • 1. In shape. Umpires must be able to keep pace with the athletes. • 2. Good timing a must. • Come to a complete stop when making a decision. • 3. Knowledge of rules a must. • Necessary to know rules thoroughly • Basic fundamentals become second nature. • Guessing causes loss of confidence by others.

  7. 4. Mechanics • Essential in attaining the best coverage. • Anticipate plays and what can occur and be ready, take your time in calling the play. • Position and coverage should be covered in pregame with partner be it with a veteran umpire or a neophyte umpire. • Opt for angle over distance. • WTFB

  8. 5. Ignore hecklers from the stands. • Ignore them and they will go away. • If necessary, you have the authority to remove any person from the field if that person is causing major problems. • 6. Umpire must be loyal to his partner. • You are a crew, support each other. • Take care of your responsibility and don’t shift blame to make yourself look good.

  9. 7. Don’t draw attention to yourself in calling plays, don’t showboat. • Quiet dignity is much more effective in being a confident umpire. • 8. Proper attitude. • Be courteous but avoid visiting with either side. • No glad handing, especially after the game.

  10. 9. Hustle • Get into proper position and be alert for all plays. • Look like you want to be there at the game. • Rarely, if ever, cross arms-this looks like you are bored being there. • 10. Good judgement in decision making. • Let the play happen and then rule. • Don’t anticipate the out or safe call

  11. 11. Work with your partners. • Show respect for them • Be friendly • 12. Don’t infringe on others territory. • NEVER have 2 calls on one play, especially if the calls are different.

  12. Umpire the game and not the teams. • Please clean up any trash from your area that you may have left. A fair amount was left last week.

  13. Meet at Villa Nova tonight after our meeting. • Drive careful going home tonight due to our weather conditions.

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