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Training

Thursday, March 13 , 2008

NAIL it!: Pressure/Overthrow Mechanic Clarified

Nilson,
I thought I understood the new mechanic when I first heard about it, but so many questions came up in training that I am now confused. When does the plate umpire take the runner? When does the base umpire take the overthrow? (Read full story.)

Thursday, February 21, 2008
High School Clinic and Test online

The National Federation or "high school" clinic and test are now available on line. Click link above and follow the instructions on that page. This is a requirement to work school ball. The link is also on the training tab.

2008 Training Homework

For Thursday, February 28 , 2008
A Tier Homework - Grab Bag (click here)

For Thursday, February 21, 2008
Combined B & C Tier Homework - Misc EJ (click here)
Combined B & C Tier Homework - EJ Expanded (click here)

For Saturday, February 9, 2008
A Tier Homework - Obstruction/Interference
A Tier Homework - Transfer of Responsibility (click here)
A Tier Homework - Three Positions per play (click here)
C Tier Homework - Pitching Infractions (click here)

For Saturday, February 9, 2008
B Tier Homework - Awarding Bases (click here)
C Tier Homework - Interference & Obstruction (click here)
First Year Tier Homework - Rule 6 The Batter (click here)

For Thursday, February 7, 2008
A Tier Homework (click here)
First Year Tier Homework - Rule 9 The Umpire (click here and here)

Monday, February 18, 2008

ATTENTION:
B Tier Umpires!

Student Directed Mechanics Issues.

We are looking for your specific questions or problem areas in 2 man mechanics. What have your experiences been, where do you realize conflicts or uncertainty. Please send any situations you would like to be discussed or analyzed to Mbran2000@yahoo.com .

These will be passed on immediately to the instructors for that evenings class. Hopefully, they will enlighten and entertain.

Archive

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

2008 Mechanics Manual Available

The 2008 mechanics manual is now available on the NBUA website (see link above). There is only one change this year, which concerns responsibilities when the base umpire reads pressure and takes a play at first base from foul territory. If the batter-runner breaks for second base when the base umpire is in foul territory (usually on an overthrow), the plate umpire will take the batter-runner into second and the base umpire has out-of-play responsibility.

This change was made to more closely reflect professional mechanics, and makes it much easier for the crew to get a good angle on a following play at second. All other mechanics have remained consistent since this manual was first published in 2005.

Friday, January 25, 2008
NAIL it!: Conditioning for 2008

Nilson, Now that the season has been over for a while, I've found a little extra time here and there. I'm not in as good of shape now as I was during the season and I want to make sure I'm ready in March. Do you have any ideas? (Read full story.)

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

2008 Training Dates Announced

For planning purposes, we are pleased to provide the 2008 Training Dates. Please note at this time we have NOT finally determined the actual schedule for each date for each tier level. Note also the venues. We plan two "Super Saturdays" this year at Bothell HS. All tiers will be offered Training on these two days. (Read full story)

Monday, December 10, 2007
2008 Training Requirements & Policy Announced by Board
Attendance at NBUA training has always been a requirement to be eligible to work games for this Association and to move up through the ranks and realize the many benefits of NBUA membership. However, the specifics as to what the policy was or quantifiable amounts of required attendance have historically been difficult to ascertain. (Read full story)

2008 NBUA Training & Real World Game Management
Your input and experiences are needed! Game Management. This term is thrown around regularly at all levels of training, yet often the discussion morphs into 3 rd world and impractical situations. However, whatever this concept means, and whatever it is to improve your ability here; accomplishing this significantly improves the quality of your game, especially at higher tiers. And improving your game management is a major factor in moving from a lower tier to a higher tier in NBUA. (Read full story)

Tuesday, December 5 , 2006
NAIL it!: Runner's Interference
Please help me with a runner's interference situation. I'll call it runner's "shuffle" interference for now. I'm talking about when the runner runs and stops just before the path of a batted ground ball and shuffles in one spot, getting in the way of the fielder but avoiding contact with the ball. What do I do? (Read full story)

Monday, June 12 , 2006

Training Files

The EH, DH, no headache

Many of our summer leagues, Koufax, Mantle, Connie Mack, and others, allow use of the EXTRA HITTER or EH. Here are some basics to aid your understanding of the Extra Hitter that will avoid that "Deer-In-Headlights" look at your plate meeting and any utterances of "What the hell is an EH?" (Read full story.)

Thursday, April 27, 2006

Taming the Gorilla: An Authoritative Response to the "Gorilla Arm" Question (Read full story.)

Monday, April 24, 2006

NAIL it! - High School Liabilities (Read full story.)

Friday, February 17, 2006

National Federation Test

The National Federation (high school) test is now online. You must take and pass this test to be able to work high school games. (Click here to go to link)

Tuesday, January 31 , 2006

NBUA Training 2006
Rules of Engagement

To make the most out of our training sessions, NBUA asks that you adhere to the following training rules of Engagement: (Read full story)

Friday, January 27, 2006

2006 Mechanics Manual Released

Please take a moment to download the 2006 NBUA Mechanic Manual. (Read full story)

Tuesday, September 27, 2005

NAIL it! - 2-Umpire Mechanics Manual - Looking ahead (Read full story.)

Wednesday, June 22, 2005
NAIL it! - Putting the ball in Play (Read full story.)

Wednesday, May 25, 2005
NAIL it! - No-Step Balk (Read full story.)

• 2005 National Federation test

Friday, May 6, 2005
School Rules – Clearing up the high school designated hitter rule Click here to view.

Thursday, April 7 , 2005
School Rules – Gorilla Arms and Rubber Bracelets (Read full story)

Wednesday, April 6, 2005
NAIL it! - Rain Situations Click here to view.

Tuesday, March 29, 2005
NAIL it! - One Man Mechanics Click here to view.

Tuesday, October 26, 2004
NBUA Mechanics Manual Ready To Download here.

Monday, May 3, 2004
The Garage: When to lose the bucket (Read full story)

Monday , April 19, 2004
The Garage: Infield positions (Read full story)