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NEW & bestsellers 2022 PREP baseball The most comprehensive umpire prep tool on the market. Start with this foundation and build your skills so that you’re ready whenever your season starts.

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL GUIDE TO BASE AWARDS A key part of your job is knowing where to place baserunners in every dead-ball situation. This easy-to-read guide provides helpful rules-study 2 tips and a handy reference card.

EVERYTHING PITCHERS CAN & CAN’T DO BASEBALL In baseball, the pitcher makes the world go round.

As umpire, you have to know what they can and 3 can’t do, inside and out.

SOFTBALL MECHANICS ILLUSTRATED New edition is fully up-to-date for the 2022 season.

Few things can take your performance to a higher level than improving your mechanics, and this is the one manual to help you get more calls right! 22

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL GUIDE TO BASE AWARDS Easily unravel all the rules concerning base awards with this handy guide. Keep it in your bag for a great pregame topic. And it even comes with a 23 pocket-sized reference card!

GUIDE TO THE DP/FLEX RULE The DP/Flex rule is one of the most misunderstood rules in softball. Get functional analysis and simplified explanations you can use immediately.

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PREP baseball 2022

Your complete guide to the 2022 High School Baseball season with more than 100 magazinesized pages of up-to-the-minute rules, mechanics, techniques and mental preparation.

Get all this and more: • The latest NFHS rule changes explained and simplified.

• The most up-to-date NFHS Points of Emphasis • All Mechanics updates and recent changes • The most current umpiring tips & strategies • Test yourself Quiz Questions & answers • Dozens of Caseplays with rulings With Prep Baseball 2022 you’ll be ready on day one to handle every situation you’ll face and make great calls look easy. Get ready, stay ready. $18.95 112 Pages 8” x 11”

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HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL GUIDE TO BASE AWARDS You need to come alive when the ball is dead, and a key part of your job is knowing where to place baserunners in every situation. This easyto-read guide provides the necessary rules-study tips and techniques to prepare you every game.

BONUS: In-game quick-reference card included.

$5.95 16 Pages 5.5” x 8.5”

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everything pitchers can & can’t do

When it comes to baseball, the guy on the mound makes the world go round. That means those of us charged with umpiring a baseball game must know inside and out what’s OK and what’s not when that player is involved.

With Everything Pitchers Can and Can’t Do you get topics like uniforms and gear, lineups and substitution, balks, illegal pitches and much more dissected and presented in full-color, large-format pages. Every chapter has detailed descriptions, photos and PlayPics to illustrate when a pitcher is playing within the rules, and when he’s stepping out-side the lines. $14.95 40 Pages 8” x 11”

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HOW TO RESPOND TO BASEBALL PLAYERS AND COACHES When a coach or player talks to you, there’s no time for hesitation. Using these proven responding skills, tailored to specific baseball situations, can help you defuse conflict and keep the game on track. $4.95 32 Pages 5.5” x 8.5”

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the stuff nobody told you: 83 ways to elevate your game

Featuring 83 ways to elevate your game that you won’t find in any rulebook. This guide will serve to polish and enhance any umpire’s game so you look and perform like the umpire you want to be. No matter how long you’ve worked, you can always improve. $4.95

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101 tips for baseball umpires Quick, time-tested and hard-hitting tips, techniques, strategies and best practices specifically for baseball umpires. $4.95 32 Pages 5.5” x 8.5”

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game changers PLAYS YOU GOTTA GET RIGHT

$11.95 32 Pages 8” x 11”

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Faster, stronger and more-skilled athletes make for rapid fire baseball plays that test even the most experienced umpires. Focus your thinking on the crucial plays you’re seeing every game and get the tools you need for successful rulings every time.

pick a pregame

One pregame does not fit all games!

Is it early in the season, or is it the playoffs? Is the game between a couple of cellar dwellers, two top teams or a mismatch? Pick a Pregame – Baseball Edition gives you easy outlines and quick discussion starters so you can have a productive pregame, every game. $14.95

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mechanics illustrated Few things can take your performance to a higher level than improving your mechanics. Even a few tweaks to your positioning can make a huge difference in your accuracy. You’ll get more calls right... Period. $21.95 160 Pages 5.5” x 8.5”

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BALLS & STRIKES Baseball Balls & Strikes is an examination of everything involved with making correct, consistent calls at the plate.

Incredibly useful breakdowns and analysis of this core umpire skill set will take your understanding to the next level. This book should be in every umpire’s library. $14.95 88 Pages 5.5” x 8.5”

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BASEWORK

This is an in-depth look at working the bases, covering positions, taking plays, rotations and more. There has never been a more detailed examination of your role and responsibilities when working the bases. $14.95 96 Pages 5.5” x 8.5”

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2022 nfhs rULES BY TOPIC

The annual NFHS Rules By Topic is the perfect study guide for anyone looking to focus in on everything about a specific rule or for anyone trying to learn all the rules quickly. Clocking in at more than 350 pages, this is the only rules guide that combines all the official NFHS rules with all the official NFHS caseplays and organizes them together. $10.00 B1 248 Pages 5.5” x 8.5”

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2022 nfhs rules SIMPLIFIED & ILLUSTRATED The ONLY illustrated rules study guide for high school baseball. The rules are written in plain language and brought to life visually. Not everyone learns the same and adding images will solidify your rules knowledge fast. Ideal study aid for all umpires and perfect for those new to working baseball. $10.00 B1 224 Pages 5.5” x 8.5”

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2022 NFHS PRESEASON GUIDE Packed with rules updates and information on the points of emphasis for the new season straight from the NFHS. A great addition to every baseball umpire’ training regimen. $3.05

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2022 NFHS BASEBALL RULES BOOK

A must-have for any high school baseball umpire.

The NFHS Baseball Rules Book contains the official rules code for High School Baseball as approved by the NFHS Baseball rules committee. $10.00 5” x 6.75”

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2022 NFHS BASEBALL CASE BOOK All the applicable caseplays you need to fully understand and interpret the rules are located here in the official NFHS Baseball Case Book. $10.00 5” x 6.75”

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cca baseball

This is the official mechanics manual for all college baseball umpires. Each CCA manual is meticulously crafted and continuously updated to be your complete source for official college baseball mechanics $19.95 B2 248 Pages 5.5” x 8.5”

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COLLEGE BASEBALL RULES study guide The rulebook isn’t built to prepare you for success. The College Baseball Rules Study Guide is. Improve your rules, speed and accuracy so you can make it on the field and accomplish your goals when you get there. $21.95 240 Pages 5.5” x 8.5”

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COMPLETE BasEball TRAINING PACKAGE Everything you need to succeed this season at an amazing price.

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COMPLETE SOFTball TRAINING PACKAGE

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softball mechanics illustrated

New edition is fully up-todate for the 2022 season.

Few things can take your performance to a higher level than improving your mechanics, and this is the Bible on positioning.

Even a few tweaks to your positioning can make a huge difference in your accuracy. You’ll get more calls right... Period! $21.95

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HIGH SCHOOL softBALL GUIDE TO BASE AWARDS Easily unravel all the rules concerning base awards with this handy guide. Keep it in your bag for a great pregame topic.

This easy-to-read guide provides the necessary rules-study tips and techniques to prepare you every game.

BONUS: In-game quick-reference card included.

$5.95 12 Pages 5.5” x 8.5”

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EVERYTHING PITCHERS CAN & CAN’T DO From pre-pitch placement, taking the sign and the delivery to illegal equipment, substances on the hand and illegal pitches, this book – presented on full-color, large-format pages – has you covered on everything you need to know about the pitcher.

Covers Rule 6 (USA Softball, NFHS and USSSA) and Rule 19 (NCAA). $14.95

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GUIDE TO THE DP/FLEX RULE

The DP/Flex rule is one of the most misunderstood rules in softball. Get functional analysis and simplified explanations you can use immediately to improve your game.

BONUS: In-game quick-reference card included. $5.95

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RUNNING WILD – BASERUNNING RULES MADE EASY Baserunning situations are always the most chaotic type of action to umpire. Movement is everywhere.

Take the stress out of these moments with real-world guidance and breakdowns of every type of softball play where a runner is in motion. $11.95 32 Pages 8” x 11”

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2022 nfhs rULES BY TOPIC

The annual NFHS Rules By Topic for softball umpires is the perfect study guide for anyone looking to focus in on everything about a specific rule or for anyone trying to learn all the rules quickly. This is the only rules guide that combines all the official NFHS rules with all the official NFHS caseplays and organizes them together. $10.00 B1 248 Pages 5.5” x 8.5”

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2022 nfhs rules SIMPLIFIED & ILLUSTRATED The ONLY illustrated rules study guide for high school softball. The rules are written in plain language and brought to life visually. Not everyone learns the same and adding images will solidify your rules knowledge fast. Ideal study aid for all umpires and perfect for those new to working softball. $10.00 B1 200 Pages 5.5” x 8.5”

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2022 NFHS PRESEASON GUIDE Packed with rules updates and information on the points of emphasis for the new season straight from the NFHS. A great addition to every softball umpire’s training regimen.

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2022 NFHS softBALL RULES BOOK

A must-have for any high school softball umpire.

The NFHS Softball Rules Book contains the official rules code for High School Softball as approved by the NFHS Baseball rules committee. $10.00 5” x 6.75”

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2022 NFHS softBALL CASE BOOK All the applicable caseplays you need to fully understand and interpret the rules are located here in the official NFHS Softball Case Book. $10.00 5” x 6.75”

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pick a pregame

PLAYS THAT TRIP YOU UP

Pick a Pregame – Softball Edition gives you easy outlines and quick discussion starters so you can have a productive pregame, every game. $14.95

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Routine plays rarely get you into hot water. But will you be ready when hit with the unexpected? $14.95

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2022 cca softball umpires manual

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The official source for college softball mechanics. Advanced mechanics with detailed illustrations will confidently put you in the right place at the right time to make every call.

$19.95 B2 376 Pages 5.5” x 8.5”

101 TIPS for softball umpires Quick, time-tested and hard-hitting tips, techniques, strategies and best practices specifically for softball umpires.

$4.95 32 Pages 5.5” x 8.5”

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beyond the rules $4.95

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Time-tested tips and surprising myths debunked across every aspect of officiating.

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Confrontation will happen and you need to know how to deal with it.

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Harnesses the hard-to-define aspects of the best officials and distills it down into real advice.

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Tips and tricks to avoid common mistakes that can take their toll.

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Every official will face sticky situations. Prepare for them before they happen.

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Quotes & anecdotes from the greatest officials of all time to inspire, motivate & amuse you.

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Bedrock officiating principles and expert guidance for unlocking your potential.

Guide to assist new officials during their critical first year.

Great hand-out for rookies.

$14.95

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Teaches officials to speak and listen more effectively, while avoiding conversational disasters.

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