How to Think Like an Umpire

By Carl Childress

Knowing the mechanics of umpiring is not the same as thinking like an umpire.This title is Carl Childress' 42nd book. It's unlike any other book on umpiring baseball you've ever seen.PREFACEDear Reader, I've made a few assumptions about you. You're already an umpire, likely for at least two years. I imagine you began by working in Youth Ball: Little League, Pony, USSSA. As a "veteran," then, any tips you gain from this book will be nothing more than rehabilitation. That's because I assume you never had actual training in thinking about your avocation. Sure: You've been schooled in how and when to make your calls. "Choose angle over distance when you set to make a call" is as familiar as your home address. As I write, I also work under the assumption that you're a pretty good official. I also figure you'll have resistance to some of my philosophical" ideas. "Hey," you'll tell a colleague after you finish reading, "don't take everything Carl says as Holy Script. But he'll help you get better if you let him."My formula for success: Don't discard an idea or suggestion until you've tried it. My hope: If you want to argue or discuss or add your own ideas to the second edition of the book, email me at carl@carlsbrd.com I answer all mail within 24 hours.If you have suggestions, complaints, compliments, email me. My website: www.carlsbrd.com As always, my personal guarantee is in effect: Read the book. If you don't like it, let me know and I'll refund your money. And you can keep the book.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1530276497
• ISBN13: 9781530276493
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.2" x 6.0"