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2026-2027 BASEBALL OFF-SEASON BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

The TASO Baseball Board of Directors will hold their off‑season 2026‑2027 Board of Directors meeting on July 31 – August ...

NFHS 2027 BASEBALL RULE CHANGES

1‑2‑9: The Field Change: ART. 9 . . . Effective January 1, 2027, the double first base or a larger ...

OFFICIATING TIP

Always mentally rehearse your game/match

OFFICIATING TIP

“Choose wisely what to hear and when to respond”

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CREW HARMONY LEADS TO BETTER GAMES & MORE FUN

When any game assignment arrives, all sorts of questions usually race through an official’s mind. Who’s playing and where is ...

5 TIME-TESTED TIPS TO BE GREAT BEHIND THE PLATE

There is nothing quite like the feeling of walking off the field after a stellar performance behind the plate. But ...

LESSONS BEYOND THE GAMES

Officiating teaches valuable lessons both on the court or field and off. It’s Worth the Wait “I’ve officiated football and ...

IMPARTIALITY IN ADDRESSING COACHES

I‘m always ill at ease when an official with whom I’m working is on a first‑name basis with a coach. ...

DEALING WITH OBNOXIOUS FANS

Between the lines, sports officials have every right and can take immediate action to eject a player or coach from ...

PRE-PITCH CHECKLIST FOR IMPROVED FOCUS

Over the years, I found that the best way to stay focused and lessen the chance of a screw‑up is ...

HEAD PROTECTION FOR OFFICIALS

TASO is always looking for ways for our members to protect themselves.  To that end, TASO has negotiated a discount ...

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