Girls Fast-pitch Softball

Question
How do you train umpires to ensure a somewhat consistent calling of balls and strikes? I am observing too many games being impacted by the inconsistent calling of balls and strikes.

Answer
Hi Roger,

Different orgs have different standards.

I know ASA, NFHS, NCAA  have many yearly schools and clinics.  Umpires are only as good as their talent, experience, schools, clinics and motivation make them.

Don't be too harsh though it takes many years with a ton of hard work to be "a home plate umpire".  Umpires reading this know what I mean.

Mark