What can NFHS do for me?

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What can NFHS do for me?
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Summary

• Information available to NFHS Umpires
• What can this information do for me
• Commonly asked questions

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NFHS Resources
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Printed Resources

• Rule Book
• Updated Yearly
• Case Book
• Updated Yearly
• Umpires Manual
• Updated every 2 years

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Electronic Resources

• www.nfhs.org

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Plate MechanicsSet Position
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Electronic Resources

• www.nfhs.org
• www.arbitersports.com
• Login and go to NFHS Main central hub

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What can this information do for me?

• Rules and mechanics knowledge are key to
  advancement of umpires
• Case book plays allow you to have official
  rulings on plays that might actually happen in
  your games
• Makes you better prepared for unusually situations

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Common Questions?
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Why should I read this material?

• As mentioned makes you better prepared for
  situations
• As your rule knowledge increases your confidence
  grows

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Who makes the rules?

• Rules committee

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How do rules get changed?

• Rule proposals can be summited to your state
  office
• These are then voted on by the committee

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Why do I need to take tests?

• Rule knowledge is very important to being a
  successful umpire
• Continually testing umpires ensures they remain
  up to date on new rules
• Also reinforces knowledge of old rules

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Why should I go to clinics or camps?

• Clinics and camps allow you to work through
  mechanics
• It also allows question and answer to better
  understand the mechanics
• Rule changes can be reinforced

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Why should I be evaluated by others?

• You dont know what you dont know!
• You can not see yourself when you umpire
• Plate mechanics for example
• An evaluator can make adjustments that will help
  you be more consistent

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Why does NFHS care who umpires in Indiana?

• NFHS strives to have all umpires work the same
  mechanics and enforce the same set of rules
• Umpires from any part of Indiana can walk on the
  diamond with complete strangers and umpire a game
  together knowing their partner has the same
  mechanics
• Coaches and players can expect the same
• Coverage on plays
• Rule interpretations
• Signals

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What else can I expect from NFHS?

• Continually working on additional training
  materials
• PowerPoints
• Videos
• Rule interpretations
• Constantly analyzing the game to ensure rules and
  mechanics keep up with the game
• Continually evaluating player and umpire safety

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Questions?