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Officials at Risk of Heat-Related Illness

Jun 1st, 2011

Tips for sports officials to know how to prevent heat-illness and to spot the signs.

Black Foul Weather Pants Reviewed by Todd Skaggs

Sep 19th, 2010

Todd reviews material, fit and construction of the Smitty football referee pants.

Get in the Slot for Safest Umpire Plate Position

Diagram where to stand between batter and catcher

Apr 26th, 2010

MLB umpire Marvin Hudson talks about the slot and the outside pitch.

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