About Clinic

During Umpire Mechanics Clinic 1.0, attendees will receive instruction on the two-umpire system, which includes field mechanics, plate mechanics and game management principles. Attendees during the weekend will be able to gain skills and knowledge to enable the umpire to be proficient in the two-umpire system.

Umpire Mechanics 1.0 is best suited for umpires who are new, novice or need additional work in the two-umpire system or in general as an umpire. No prerequisites are needed to attend this clinic.

This clinic will be similar to the past Two-Umpire Mechanics Clinic, with 1.0 replacing that former clinic. Those who previously attended a Two-Umpire Clinic, who feel they have gained the necessary skills, education and understanding, do not need to attend Clinic 1.0 to consider attending 2.0, however are still welcome to attend.

Sample Agenda Items

• Plate Mechanics

  • Proper Basic Stances
    • Based on Little League philosophy
  • Strike Zone
    • Calling balls and strikes effectively
  • Basic Responsibilities
    • Fair/Foul
    • Catch/No Catch
    • Rotations/Everything else
    • Responsibilities around the plate area

• Base Mechanics

  • A, B, and C positions
    • Basic angles and positioning for calls at all bases
    • Basic rotations and responsibilities as the base umpire
    • Understanding how to get in the working area

• Basic Umpire Conferences

  • Pre-Game Conference
  • Plate Meeting
  • Post-Game Conference

• Communication with your partner

• Managing line-ups

• Feeling comfortable in your first game, or in a new season

Registration & Price

CLINIC REGISTRATION

$50 (plus fees) per person. Limited to 60 attendees and available until January 28, 2024.

A catered lunch on Saturday, training and educational materials plus access to your recorded plate mechanics sessions included.

Members of the Southeast Region Umpire Alumni Association are eligible for a 10% discount on SINGLE ATTENDEE upon request to the Region office.

Schedule

Friday, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Attendee Check-In
Friday, 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Classroom training
Saturday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. – On-field and classroom training
Sunday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.- On-field and classroom training
Schedule is subject to change

What To Bring

• All Plate Gear (shin guards, chest protector, face mask, plate shoes, ball bag, indicator, plate brush)
• Umpire Uniform (slacks, shirts, hats)
• Water Bottle

General Information

• This event will be led by the Region’s experienced Volunteer Umpire Staff
• Attendees must secure their own housing accommodations
• This is both an indoor and outdoor event, with an agenda to be provided at time of check-in