We talk about mechanics for plate umpires including: reporting changes, handling intentional walks, fair/foul position, priorities, and signals - selling tough calls vs making unnecessary calls.

We also talk about some reminders for base umpires including: proper initial position getting set and square to the plate, tighter pivots when coming inside the diamond, chasing balls to the outfield and when to chase, proper angles, and signals. And just generally, we talk about between inning responsibilities, timing, and working the final play of every game.

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