he Southern Umpires Camp is divided into three areas of instruction: rules, base mechanics, and plate mechanics. Paul Nauert, MLB #96, is the primary instructor for the rules and base mechanics segments. Jerry Crawford, MLB #2, and Richie Garcia, Umpire Supervisor for MLB, were responsible for the plate mechanics.

After check-in on Thursday afternoon, the evening session is focused exclusively on the rules and a walk-through of two-man mechanics, using a dry-erase board. Friday, Saturday and Sunday begin with a morning rules session and practical work during the day. On Friday and Saturday evening after dinner there is another classroom session and a charity auction and charity raffle. Sunday, after completion of the practical work, there is a simple review with the instructors and handing out of certificates and honors.

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