I never missed one in my heart
-BILL KLEM, Umpire

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Frank Leparik discusses Balks

Sunday's drills started, with the toughest call in baseball, the BALK. On the field I was able to look at typical balk moves from both right-handed and left-handed pitchers. I was able to get good looks at what was allowed from both the plate and field positions. By the end of the drill, I was finally ready to call a BALK.


See a BALK--Call a BALK
After the BALK drill it was on to the double play. Here I was shown the correct way to handle the standard plays at both positions on the infield grass.


Covering the Double Play
My last field drill was a session, stressing communication with your partner while on the field. I got to work situations with different partners, all working the same basic IBUA mechanics system.


The 1999 IBUA Training Staff

The clinic ended with a final Q/A session and the class picture. The IBUA Clinic was a total success for me. It was a place to learn the proper modern mechanics for the two man crew. With the new techniques and tips I learned at the clinic, I can't wait until the fall season starts.

Thanks guys, many things to remember and apply!!


Training Umpires and Students
at the 1999 IBUA Northeast Advanced Umpire Clinic

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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.
-LARRY GOETZ, Umpire

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