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One of the defining traits of a quality umpire is not simply rules knowledge — it is the continual refinement of judgment.

Several preliminary items…First, the Virginia High School League (VHSL) exam is open. I have taken the exam and have the answers. As always, there are several difficult-to-comprehend questions on the exam.

Looking Ahead by Bob NasserNow that the season is over, let’s talk about plans Vin Vena, Thomas Francis and I have for the...

Steal Plays At Home Plate by Bob NasserThis is my first foray into this rules article stuff, so bear with me. A fellow...

There’s more than one type of obstruction in baseball that we need to be aware of during a play. Obstruction can either be a physical act or…

Coach's Appeal by Greg McEvoyFellow Umpires, When should Umpires consider/accept/reject a Coach's appeal. There are two...

Rules Review: Designated Hitters and Courtesy Runners by Vin VenaFor this rules presentation, I was asked to write about...

Rule Interpretation Note 2024-002Introduction It’s not uncommon for a play to have more than one umpiring element that may...

From the Case Play Files of Vin Vena Volume 3: More Baseball Rule MythsIn my last post, I wrote about some baseball rules...

Illegal SlideIntroduction Umpiring collision plays is one of our more challenging umpiring calls we make. NFHS and State...

Enforcement of NFHS Rules ViolationsFellow Umpires, There have been some recent conversations concerning how to enforce...

From the Case Play Files of Vin Vena Volume 2: Baseball Rule MythsRecently, I was reading a book that was hoping to dispel...

Batter Interference…Know the Difference By Greg McEvoyForward This article has two goals: Review some key components within...

It pays to know the rules and not just go by what a coach says. Some coaches can and do say anything that might help their team.

Graduated Approach to Managing Unacceptable BehaviorIntroduction There are numerous reasons why Teams display unacceptable...

Introduction Vin Vena and I would like to welcome you to the 2025 season. I’m sure everyone is excited to get back onto the...