Umpire Mechanics Clinic
The Umpire Mechanics Clinic to be held on March 29 - 31 will be conducted outside using the field facilities at Little League International. Protective equipment will be needed for […]
The Umpire Mechanics Clinic to be held on March 29 - 31 will be conducted outside using the field facilities at Little League International. Protective equipment will be needed for […]
Little League® International Baseball and Softball is pleased to extend a cordial invitation to all league volunteers to join our enthusiastic Little League Instructors in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on April 23-28 […]
Little League® International is taking the increasing spread of the coronavirus very seriously. To this end, the decision has been made to cancel this event/clinic out of an extreme abundance of caution for those participants. We apologize for any inconvenience, and we thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please feel free to […]
Little League® International is taking the increasing spread of the coronavirus very seriously. To this end, the decision has been made to cancel this event/clinic out of an extreme abundance of caution for those participants. We apologize for any inconvenience, and we thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please feel free to […]
This session will focus on Game Management Techniques and how to best implement them in your officiating. The ability to maintain control over the "flow" of the game frequently separates […]
This virtual clinic will introduce the fundamentals of wedge positioning as the official mechanic to be used by Little League Umpires for tag plays at the plate. Clinicians will discuss […]
The second virtual clinic on wedge theory will focus on using the mechanic for tag plays on the bases in multi-member crews. This clinic will begin with a review of […]
This virtual clinic will make use of a live demonstration of plate work for a Little League umpire. Topics including approved plate stances, pitch tracking, timing, appropriate mechanics foe common […]
This session will discuss those tasks and activities to be carried out by umpires prior to the start of every game, and after the conclusion of each game. The topics […]
This session will discuss how to effectively judge balls and strikes, as well as other responsibilities belonging to the home plate umpire. Description and explanation of proper plate umpire mechanics will be provided, including the positioning and the philosophy of why these techniques are used. Video and slide presentations, along with supporting commentary by the […]