Did He Go? Getting Help from Your Partner on a Checked Swing
There are times when it is appropriate for one umpire to check with his partner as to whether or not a call was made correctly. The most common occurrence is…
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Use Fall Ball Season for Recruiting, Training, and Improving Mechanics
Yes, the Little League® season is over, but as long as there is good weather, games will go on. September and October are prime months for Fall Ball and Training…
Check Swing, Ask for Help – Strike Mechanic
The "Check Swing, Ask for Help" Mechanic is used when a batter checks their swing and the catcher requests that the umpire asks their partner for assistance with the call.…
Louis Nickerson Honored as 2021 Golden Mask Award Winner
Little League Southeast Region Office along with the Region’s Volunteer Umpire Staff presented the 2021 Golden Mask Award to Louis Nickerson of Vero Beach, Florida and District 17. The Golden…
Local League Protest Committee
Throughout the regular season, a protest situation may occur. When a protest does occur, what happens, and where does it go? Protesting a regular season game is outlined in Rule…
4 Ways to Get Ready for the Season
In much the same way coaches and players prepare for the season, umpires too have to train and tone their minds and bodies. Reviewing the Little League® rules, sharpening on-field…
How to Garner Respect from Players, Coaches
Umpires believe that with the proper look, sound mechanics, and a consistent strike zone, umpires can earn four innings, which means they only need to be good for two innings.…
Check Swing, Ask for Help – Strike Mechanic
The “Check Swing, Ask for Help” Mechanic is used when a batter checks their swing and the catcher requests that the umpire asks their partner for assistance with the call.…
Gerry Davis Named Little League® Chairman’s Award Recipient
Little League® International has named Gerry Davis as the recipient of the 2022 Little League Chairman’s Award during the Opening Convocation of the 28th Little League International Congress. “Gerry Davis…
East Region Staff
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