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Lawrence Dorsey

Lawrence Dorsey is a new contributor to Officiating.com. He currently works High School, AAU, and Dixie Majors baseball. He has umpired with several different organizations in two states and brings a journeyman�s perspective to his writing. You may reach Lawrence at lawrencedorsey@officiating.com.

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Lawrence Dorsey article archive

Maybe They Do Get It
Blending Family with Umpiring
When Enough is Enough
The Off-season — Part III — The sum total
The Off-season — Part II — The mental stuff
The Off-season — Part I — The physical stuff
Getting It Right
The Amateur Umpire Versus Professional Umpire Debate
Change of Seasons — Part II — Where are the lineup cards?
A Change of Seasons — Part I — You mean the rules are different ?
Traits of a Succesful Umpire — Part II — Showing up is the easy part
Traits of A Successful Umpire — Part I — I'd like to buy an A please!
Know Your Surroundings — More than just the ground rules
Equipment and Uniforms — Part III — Odds, ends, Dave, and Norm
Equipment and Uniforms — Part II — Looking the part
Equipment and Uniforms — Part I — The big three
Dealing with Doubt — Part II — Finding the source and fixing the problem
Dealing With Doubt — Part I — A bad end to the season

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