Base Work breaks down umpiring responsibilities by position. You get condensed, authoritative, specific information for two-umpire NFHS baseball crews. There are dozens of Referee's exclusive PlayPic and MechaniGram illustrations to help you see what you need to learn. This book provides Quick Tips and quotes from well-known Division I and Major League umpires.Chapters include: -Eight ways to louse up a game: Avoid these errors.-Volatile situations: Handling arguments and tips on preventive officiating.Base Work also addresses signals used when calling plays, crew communication signals and signaling the count, as well as movement, coverage and positioning on: fly balls, runners on base and steal attempts.