When: Unknown
We are waiting for UMO to approve, because of COVID-19
Where: University of Maine Baseball Clubhouse
Who is it for?
This program is open to anyone that currently umpires baseball or anyone who is interested in becoming an umpire. This day long clinic will sharpen the skills needed to becoming a better umpire.
The program will also be a benefit to current umpires that would like to 'move up' in High School levels or on to the college ranks, as current HS (NFHS) and College (CCA) mechanics will be taught.
Cost: Free
What will we cover?
We will start with some of the basic fundamentals of umpiring and build on those concepts throughout the day.
We will focus on basics this year.
~ Proper plate positioning/mechanics/Wedge
~ Base work
~ Calling pitches
~ Proper signaling
What do students need to bring?
~ Umpire uniform (If you have one) or clothes for running and baseball activities.
~ Plate gear. (Some can be provided if you have none)
~ Water bottle
~ The willingness to work to become a better umpire.
~ Athletic Cup (If you are borrowing plate gear)
Tentative Schedule of Clinic
8:30am Meet at UMaine Lounge - Introductions
8:45am Working with coaches - Coach Derba
9:00am Classroom
10:00am Plate work session - Classroom
11:15am Start of scrimmage - umpires will rotate through
TBD Estimated end of day
* Specific rules WILL NOT be covered in this session. This is a field mechanics clinic, and some rules MAY be discussed.
* We will be working University of Maine inside scrimmages..