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Training Archive (2004-2008)

Friday, August 29, 2008
Crews now being formed for 2008 3-Man Fall Ball (Read full story.)

Friday June 20, 2008
Training Notes: Blocking the base(Read full story.)

Thursday, March 13 , 2008
NAIL it!: Pressure/Overthrow Mechanic Clarified (Read full story.)

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)

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

(Read full story.)

Wednesday, December 12, 2007
2008 Training Dates Announced. (Read full story)

Monday, December 10, 2007
2008 Training Requirements & Policy Announced by Board (Read full story)

2008 NBUA Training & Real World Game Management (Read full story)

Tuesday, December 5 , 2006
NAIL it!: Runner's Interference (Read full story)

Monday, June 12 , 2006
The EH, DH, no headache (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 (Click here to go to link)

Tuesday, January 31 , 2006
NBUA Training 2006 Rules of Engagement (Read full story)

Friday, January 27, 2006
2006 Mechanics Manual Released (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)