Guides

• Snohomish Little League Condensed Umpire Manual - A condensed version of basic umpire mechanics
  
• Umpire's 12 Commandments - A list of basic principles to ensure a professional presence on the field.
• Umpiring in the Slot - Steps on how to achieve the preferred umpiring position behind the plate to best see the pitch and limit getting hit.
• Field Mechanics Manual - A detailed guide on the two-umpire and three-umpire systems for the 60-foot diamond.
• Umpire Pregame Conference - What to do to prepare for the game with your umpiring partner and coaches.
• One Umpire Mechanics Guide - Guidelines, tips, and basic rules for umpiring a game by yourself.
• LL Umpire Mechanics Clinic - Clinic materials to learn plate and base umpire duties, responsibilities, and mechanics.
  

Virtual Training

• Mechanics - Chest to Ball
• Mechanics - Proper Use of Eyes

• Pre-Pitch Routine - Habits of Successful Plate Umpires
• Strike Zone and Proper Use of Eyes - Using eyes to call a better strike zone
• Mechanics Grams - Short videos showing aspects of umpire mechanics using in-game footage
• Mechanics Grams pt 2 - More short mechanics videos
• Mechanics Grams pt 3 -More short mechanics videos
  
• Wedge Theory - Videos teaching the "wedge theory" for tag plays
• Wedge Theory at 2B - Videos focused on using the wedge theory at 2B
• Game Management - Discussion on game mangement with LL UIC Mark Bernstein
• Virtual Umpire Clinic - A 3-part virtual umpire clinic

Additional Resources

The internet is a fantastic source of information for umpires, both experienced and new. Below are some of the resources we have come across for umpires:

• The Little League Umpire Registry (registration is free!) gives you access to the latest information on rule updates/interpretations, umpire mechanics training videos & manuals, information and registration for available training programs, and volunteering for Regional and/or World Series tournaments. 
  
• Little League University - Mechanics videos begin on the second page.
• Little League Umpiring 101 - Umpiring tips and training videos from a Kirkland-area umpire.
• The West Region Little League Umpire Alumni Association website has training, rules presentations, and other resources.
  

Snohomish Little League Umpire-in-Chief:  Jeff Kallstrom

District 1 ADA Umpire-in-Chief: Regina Boyd

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