West Michigan Umpires Association - WMUA

21/03/2026

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*2026 NFHS Rules Changes: Player to Player Defensive Meetings Explained*The NFHS added an entirely new category to the rule book for 2026. Player to player d...

20/02/2026

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Snippet: We cannot prevent injuries altogether, but here are a few tips on what to do when a player is injured so you stay out of trouble.

20/02/2026

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Pre-pitch planning the game situation will help you to react to a play much quicker because you have mentally rehearsed.

19/02/2026

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13/02/2026

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Discover when and how softball umpires should give the count to improve communication, game flow and overall game management.

13/02/2026

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Rather than avoid difficult situations, the most comfortable way to start productive postgame discussions is with open-ended questions.

13/02/2026

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Learn how proper positioning and visual focus help baseball umpires improve accuracy on force plays, tag calls and catch decisions.

11/02/2026

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08/02/2026

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In this video, we’re breaking down real game film from a college baseball game and using it as a teaching tool for umpires working a crew of two.We walk thro...

06/02/2026

In my time as a minor league and collegiate umpire and supervisor, I was often asked what umpires should do to move up the ladder. First, a dose of reality. Many umpires with strong skill sets will never get to whatever level they aspire. Where one lives may be a factor. The league in question […]

06/02/2026

We always hear from coaches that all they want is for officials to be consistent. In reality, our goal is to be consistently right.

06/02/2026

A sometimes overlooked yet critically important method is body language. In many ways, it is just as important as verbal communication.