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How to Look... — Part I
...Like you know what you're doing
By Jim Porter
July 1st, 2009

Former National League Umpire Larry Goetz said: "It isn't enough for an umpire merely to know what he's doing. He has to look as though he knows what he's doing, too." Although Goetz retired in 1957, his advice continues to ring true even to this day. Exactly what does it take for an amateur umpire to look like he knows what he's doing?
You Oughta Know... — Part XVI
Batter interfrerence by a 90-lb. weaking
By Carl Childress
June 30th, 2009

"It is but it ain't": That's the way Carl describes the topic for today's column. Click the title to see what he means. By the way, this is the last piece about interference in this series. Next week: Carl talks about what he says is the most popular topic at his seminars or clinics.

Get ready for.... "Ah, suspense is good for the soul," the narrator said in an Alfred Hitchcock accent.

Somebody: Lend a Hand — Part IV
By Blaine Gallant
June 26th, 2009

You've probably heard about our editor's list called "Carl's Fab Fi ve." Those were the instances where an umpire's decision could be changed after the fact.

Carl has since added a sixth. And Blaine's articles are the reason.

Click the title to read the conclusion of this ground-breaking series.

You Oughta Know... — Part XIX
By Carl Childress
June 23rd, 2009

The saga ccontinues.

I know: Interference doesn't happen every game. Or even every week. That's why we need to prep very seriously.

I've said that MLB umpires don't have to know the rules as well as amateurs because their players run where they're supposed to and their fielders throw where they're supposed to.

Click the title to continue our exhaustive study of the rules.

Somebody: Lend a Hand — Part III
KaBOOM
By Blaine Gallant
June 19th, 2009

In fewer than 60 seconds, what had been a decent game on a nice summer night has turned sour. First, Bill didn't see the ball on the ground. Then, the first-base coach went nuts and was tossed. Now, not only is he still hovering around Bill, but the head coach is about to join the party. Despite how quickly things had gone south, there was still a chance to save this game. Just turn the page to find out how.

Editor's note: Now, Blaine has used a phrase appropriate to the print media. What he should have said is: "Click the title, and the URL will take you to the next site."

Regardless, you know what to do.

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