Home About Become an Official/Umpire Basketball Baseball/Softball Volleyball Links Officials Access Qualities of a Good Umpire Introduction The following is a list of qualities that make a good umpire. These are expected of you at all times. Communicate Communication with your partner is vital befor...

Home About Become an Official/Umpire Basketball Baseball/Softball Volleyball Links Officials Access Basketball - Myths or Facts of the Game Due to time, TV announcers and mis-informed fans, many myths of the game need to be cleared up. Knowledge is power! A little knowledge is dangerous. All knowled...

Home About Become an Official/Umpire Basketball Baseball/Softball Volleyball Links Officials Access Shot Clock Rules and California Modifications Introduction Rules governing the use of a shot clock for high school basketball in California are the same rules that govern the shot clock in NCAA. The s...

Home About Become an Official/Umpire Basketball Baseball/Softball Volleyball Links Officials Access Getting the Call Right Introduction The first priority of an umpire is to must be to make the correct call. Umpire pride is important, but never as important as getting the play right. It should be th...

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