1. What can NFHS do for me?

2. Summary Information available to NFHS Umpires What can this information do for me Commonly asked questions

3. NFHS Resources

4. Printed Resources Rule Book –Updated Yearly Case Book –Updated Yearly Umpires Manual –Updated every 2 years

5. Electronic Resources www.nfhs.org

14. Plate Mechanics Set Position

21. Electronic Resources www.nfhs.org www.arbitersports.com –Login and go to NFHS Main central hub

26. What can this information do for me? Rules and mechanics knowledge are key to advancement of umpires Case book plays allow you to have official rulings on plays that might actually happen in your games Makes you better prepared for unusually situations

27. Common Questions?

28. Why should I read this material? As mentioned makes you better prepared for situations As your rule knowledge increases your confidence grows

29. Who makes the rules? Rules committee

30. How do rules get changed? Rule proposals can be summited to your state office These are then voted on by the committee

31. Why do I need to take tests? Rule knowledge is very important to being a successful umpire Continually testing umpires ensures they remain up to date on new rules Also reinforces knowledge of “old” rules

32. Why should I go to clinics or camps? Clinics and camps allow you to work through mechanics It also allows question and answer to better understand the mechanics Rule changes can be reinforced

33. Why should I be evaluated by others? You don’t know what you don’t know! You can not see yourself when you umpire Plate mechanics for example –An evaluator can make adjustments that will help you be more consistent

34. Why does NFHS care who umpires in Indiana? NFHS strives to have all umpires work the same mechanics and enforce the same set of rules –Umpires from any part of Indiana can walk on the diamond with complete strangers and umpire a game together knowing their partner has the same mechanics –Coaches and players can expect the same: Coverage on plays Rule interpretations Signals

35. What else can I expect from NFHS? Continually working on additional training materials –PowerPoints –Videos Rule interpretations Constantly analyzing the game to ensure rules and mechanics keep up with the game Continually evaluating player and umpire safety