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Anyone who has umpired a while knows outs and safes, balls and strikes are not what umpiring is all about. Your presentation and mental approach are equally important when defining the complete umpire. Veteran umpire George Demetriou and Referee senior associate editor Bill Topp explore various ways to get ready and improve every game. Included: The mobile plate umpire o Analyzing your performance / 30 ways to balk / Admitting mistakes / Rise above it all This chapter helps you get back to basics mentally. Great information for rookies and veterans alike!