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UMPIRE MANUALTABLE OF CONTENTS2019 Umpire ManualPoints of Emphasis.16Mechanics Definitions.22Umpire Social Media Guidelines.24Code of Ethics for Umpires.27CHAPTER 1Pre-requisites for Good UmpiringElements of a Successful Umpire.28Professional Appearance.28Communications.28Conditioning.30Game Rule Knowledge.31Timing.31Difficult Situations.32Appeal Plays.32Ejections.32Forfeits.32Protests.32CHAPTER 2Communications and SignalsRoutine Safe & No Catch.34Sell Safe.34Routine Out & Strike.34Sell Out.35Fair Ball.35Dead Ball & Time Out & No Pitch & Foul Ball.35Hold Up Play & Play Ball.36Count.36Foul Tip.37Infield Fly.37Four Base Award.37Home Run.38Two Base Award or Ground Rule Double.38Delayed Dead Ball & Illegal Pitch & Obstruction.38Umpire to Umpire Signals.392
UMPIRE MANUALRequesting Help on a Check Swing.39The Infield Fly Situation is On.39The Infield Fly Situation is Off.40Requesting the Count.40Requesting the Number of Outs.40HAPTER 3CHAPTER 3Pre and Post Game ResponsibilitiesPre-Game with Partners.41Umpire Crew Entering the Field.42Pre-Game Conference with Coaches.42End of the Game Procedure.43Post Game with Partners.43CHAPTER 4Plate MechanicsCalling the Pitch in Slow Pitch and Fast Pitch.44Stance.44Set Position.45The Pitch.45Movement from the Plate in Slow Pitch and Fast Pitch.47Movement.47Movement to Third Base.48Plays at Home Plate.48Difficult Situations.49Slow Pitch.49Fast Pitch.49General Responsibilities Both Slow Pitch and Fast Pitch.51CHAPTER 5Base MechanicsGeneral Responsibilities.54Starting Positions.54Preparation Prior to the Pitch.54General Techniques on the Bases.55Points Governing Decisions on the Bases.55Going for Help.56Watching the Ball.56Base Calls.56Force Plays/Plays at First Base/Tag Plays.56Swipe Tag/Pulled Foot.57Inside/Outside.58Fly Ball Coverage.59Difficult Situations.593
UMPIRE MANUALCHAPTER 6Umpire SystemsThe One Umpire System.62Ground Ball to the Infield.62Base Hit to the Outfield.63Fly Ball to the Outfield.65Difficult Situations .66The Two Umpire System.67Fast Pitch – No Runner on Base.67Fast Pitch – Runner on First Base.68Fast Pitch – Runner on Second Base.70Fast Pitch – Runner on Third Base.71Fast Pitch – Runners on First and Second Base.73Fast Pitch – Runners on First and Third Base.74Fast Pitch – Runners on Second and Third Base.76Fast Pitch – Bases Loaded.77Other Situations .79Slow Pitch – No Runner on Base.80Slow Pitch – Runner on First Base .81Slow Pitch – Runner on Second Base.83Slow Pitch – Runner on Third Base.85Slow Pitch – Runner on First and Second Base.86Slow Pitch – Runner on First and Third Base.87Slow Pitch – Runner on Second and Third base .89Slow Pitch – Bases Loaded.90Two Umpire System Pick Off and Steal Mechanics.92The Three Umpire System.94No Runner on Base.94Runner on First Base.96Runner on Second Base.98Runner on Third Base.101Runner on First and Second Base.103Runner on First and Third Base.105Runner on Second and Third Base.107Bases Loaded.109Fly Ball Coverage No Runner on Base or Runner on Third Base. 112Fly Ball Coverage Runner on First Base.113Fly Ball Coverage Runner on 2B, 1B & 2B, 1B & 3B, 2B & 3B, & Bases Loaded. 114Umpire Uniform Requirements.115National Indicator Fraternity.116Umpire Medals Program.1172018 Elite Umpires.121National Hall of Fame.122Safety Awareness Guide.1344
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UMPIRE MANUAL2019 DEPUTY UMPIRE STAFFDEPUTY DIRECTORDave Chandler6077 Woodbrush WayMcCordsville, IN 46055Cell: (765) 729-9780Email: dchandlerusasoftball@gmail.comDEPUTY DIRECTORChristina DrummPO Box 5028Oceanside, CA 92054Cell: (760) 473-4823Res: (760) 945-1911Email: drumm.chris.socal.asa@gmail.com7
UMPIRE MANUAL2019 NATIONAL UMPIRE STAFFMidwest Region (6)Brett WilliamsonPO Box 361Clear Creek, IN 47426Res: (812) 219-2443Work: (812) 679-8840Email: brett.williamson662@gmail.comMid-America Region (7)John Orlowski10427 North Cherry DriveKansas City, MO 64155-1932Work: (816) 797-1197Email: big12ump@hotmail.comNorthern Region (8)Steve Riswold4901 S Baha Ave #3Sioux Falls, SD 57106Cell: (605) 212-0657Email: riz@riswold.comNorthwest Mountain Region (9)John Wright9827 Glory Drive SEOlympia, WA 98513Cell: (360) 951-4917Email: wrightrdw@comcast.netPacific Coast Region (10)Chuck Louie1224 - 34th AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94122Cell: (415) 987-7888Email: chuckyspride@gmail.com9
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UMPIRE MANUAL 2019 DEPUTY UMPIRE STAFF DEPUTY DIRECTOR Dave Chandler 6077 Woodbrush Way McCordsville, IN 46055 Cell: (765) 729-9780 Email: dchandlerusasoftball@gmail.com DEPUTY DIRECTOR Christina Drumm PO Box 5028 Oceanside, CA 92054 Cell: (760) 473-4823 Res: (760) 945-1911 Email: drumm.chris.socal.asa@gmail.com
WBSC Softball Fast Pitch Umpire Manual: March 31, 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 BEING AN UMPIRE 6 1.1 Why be Umpire 7 1.2 This Manual 7 1.3 Mission Statement 8 1.4 Prerequisites to Good Umpiring 8 1.5 Helpful Hints for Umpires – DO’S and DON’TS 9 SECTION 2 WHAT IT MEANS TO BE AN WBSC UMPIRE 11
Umpire Program As part of the Registration Fee, each umpire receives insurance coverage, A Rule Book, an Umpire’s Manual and a subscription to the online Balls and Strikes Softball Magazine. Because an umpire is registered with the ASA, he/she can obtain Rule Interpretations, attend ASA Rule Clinics and the Regular and Advanced National
SAL Level 1 Introductory Participants Manual April 2011FINAL.doc Page 3 Module 3 Softball Australia Limited – Umpire's Code of Ethics To achieve Level 1 National Accreditation, an umpire must read and sign the SAL Umpire's Code of Conduct. There are no rules or guidelines that define the type of person or personality that makes a good umpire.
It is expected that the umpire is thoroughly familiar with 2 and 3 umpire mechanics. Because the mechanics for four umpires builds upon the skills learned and used in the 2 and 3 umpire systems, certain plays and mechanics are not covered in this section. at does not mean that those mechanics
3. With runners on base, the field umpire should only call a foul ball that is fouled off the batter in the batters box. 4. With no runners, the plate umpire takes all catch/no-catch calls on balls hit to the third baseman and shortstop, plus the second baseman if he is moving to his right. The plate umpire also takes all calls in front of the
more helpful information is included at the end of this Manual. The Umpire-in-Training should not imagine that mastery of the curriculum in this Manual is the end of the process. Every step up the ladder requires a deeper knowledge of the rules and a broader ability to apply those rules. In a sense every Umpire is an Umpire-in-Training. Whether an
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE HOME PLATE UMPIRE Another notable aspect of the catcher's leadership role is interacting with the umpires. Be a diplomat and a politician. On a game by game basis, interact with the umpire. Develop a professional relationship. Never show up the umpire and always do you best to protect the umpire from being hit with a .
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