Becoming an umpire A path through passion and pride
Jay Bennett profiles the world behind the plate, where umpires cultivate the love of baseball. Ray Leaty and Kenny Westrate describe the traits, training, and mindset needed to rule games, handle fans, and rise from Little League to the majors.
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Men In Blue
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Jim Evans
Arizona
Kenny Westrate
Michigan
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Rules Keep Society Safe From Chaos
Erica 11 from Pittsburgh says laws prevent drunk driving and crime, while police enforce them. Sarah 14 from England argues rules shape morals and avoid danger, and Shishi 14 from Canada notes strict school rules curb chaos and disorder in class.
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Warm Up Baseball Hitting Fielding and Running Tips
A compact guide outlines baseball warm up ideas from a 30 inch bat with a 5 pound donut to swing 25 times daily for a month. It suggests a pepper drill for fielding four players and bunting with air catches outs. It also covers running with foot weights and heavy clothes to ease in games.
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