Umpiring Fastpitch Softball
A Deep Dive into Fastpitch Softball Officiating
Episode 85 - Base Umpires: Are You Ready?
2026-03-25
In this episode, we dive into an article in the OHSAA White Book tackling Base Umpires before the pitch.
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Episode 84 - Plate Mechanics Review
2026-03-18
In this episode, we go over an article in the OHSAA White Book titled Plate Mechanics Review: Are You Too Close or Too Far Away?
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Episode 83 - Mechanics Miscues
2026-03-11
In this episode, we take a look at the OHSAA White Book article about mechanics miscues in NFHS for 2026.
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Episode 81 - Are You that Other Umpire?
2026-02-25
In this episode, we tackle a question related to a phrase you've probably heard on the field, the dreaded "other umpire".
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Episode 78 - NCAA 2 Umpire Mechanics Changes pt 3
2026-02-04
In this episode, we conclude looking at changes to NCAA 2 umpire mechanics for 2026.
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Episode 77 - NCAA 2 Umpire Mechanics Changes pt 2
2026-01-28
In this episode, we continue looking at changes to NCAA 2 umpire mechanics for 2026.
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Episode 76 - NCAA 2 Umpire Mechanics Changes pt 1
2026-01-21
In this episode, we start looking at changes to NCAA 2 umpire mechanics for 2026.
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Episode 73 - Situational Mechanics: CCA Section 7.7 (NCAA Mechanics)
2025-07-09
In this episode, we discuss section 7.7 of the CCA manual talking about situational mechanics.
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Episode 72 - Polishing the Craft: CCA 7.2 Wrap-Up (NCAA Mechanics)
2025-07-02
In this episode, we close out section 7.2 of the CCA manual by covering some of the details that will make you a more polished umpire.
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Episode 70 - Point of Plate, Classic 90, and the Wedge (NCAA Mechanics)
2025-06-18
In this episode, we dive into the CCA manual's section covering calling tag plays.
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Episode 69 - Section 7 of the CCA Manual pt 2 (NCAA Mechanics)
2025-06-11
In this episode, we continue the rest of the discussion and finish section 7 of the CCA manual.
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Episode 68 - Section 7 of the CCA Manual (NCAA Mechanics)
2025-06-04
In this episode, we cover what is included in section 7 of the CCA manual.
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Episode 60 - OHSAA White Book: Mechanics Reminders pt 2
2025-04-09
In this episode, we tackle mechanics reminders around working the slot at home plate.
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Episode 59 - OHSAA White Book: Mechanics Reminders pt 1
2025-04-02
In this episode, we begin to cover the mechanics reminders that are presented in the 2025 OHSAA White Book
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Episode 51 - The Strike Zone
2025-02-05
In this episode, we talk about the strike zone: where it is across a multitude of sanctions and what to expect if you actually call it.
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