bainbridge island little league 2009 umpire clinic 25 march 2009
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Bainbridge Island Little League
2009 Umpire Clinic25 March 2009
Introductions
• Carolyn Ackerley, League President• Pat Ryan, WA District 2 Administrator• Dawn Janow, Umpire Coordinator, Board• Chris Acuna, Umpire in Chief, BILL• Peter Lindsey, BILL Umpire, D-2 Umpire Staff• BILL Season Umpires
Agenda
• Rules - 40 min• Basic 6 calls - 20 min• Dress and field decorum - 20 min• Positioning - one man, two man - 20 min• Web Scheduling system - 10 min• Game management - 10 min• General Q&A 10-20 minutes
First Question: Why are we here?
Adam Bender , Lexington Kentucky Little League
Expectations of Umpires
• Prompt for games• Professional in manner and appearance• Knowledgeable about the rules• Consistent in game administration• Flexible relative to player level• Courteous and helpful to players, managers• Aware of safety issues
Expectations of Managers and Coaches
• Courteous and respectful of umpires, other coaches, and players
• Reasonably knowledgeable about the rules• Aware there are NO ARGUMENTS on
judgment calls• Aware that discussions about rules
interpretations are OK• BE THE EXAMPLE
Expectations of Spectators
• Courteous and respectful of umpires, coaches, and players
• Cheering positively for players realizing the weight your words carry as parents
• Mindful of the Little League Pledge and Mission
Expectations of Players
• Courteous and respectful of umpires, other players and coaches
• Doing their best to play fair and try to win• Having fun and enjoying themselves learning
to play the great game of baseball• Mindful of the Little League Pledge and
Mission
Dress and Field Decorum
• Uniform parts• Protective Gear• Demeanor, Attitude, Efficiency• Protect the game, players
Who are you going to trust?
Drills – Plate Stance
• Slot method– Feet positioning– Head height– Lean angle– Hands– Eyes locked on ball all the way to the mitt– POP – READ IT – CALL IT– Talk to the mitt!!– WATCH THE CATCHER, NOT THE PASSED BALL
The Slot Method
The Slot Method
Drills – Basic 6 Calls
• Ball - plate• Strike - plate• Safe - base• Out - base• Time - plate• Foul – base
• On the rubber // SET // Call it!!
Game on!!
• STRIKES and OUTS
• Watch the ball, Glance at runners • Chest always to the ball. Head swivels!! • Base touches – no acknowledgements• Interference & obstructions vs. train wrecks
Strike Zone
What’s the call Blue?
Game still on!!• Timing plays – 2 outs, R2 to home• Keep aware of infield fly situations• Anticipate only for positioning, not the call
• Close base plays:– Watch the throw– Fix on the base– Foot or Leather?– See the ball – PAUSE - MAKE THE CALL
Trust the leather…
High tag = umpire’s decision
Rules
• Rule changes for 2009• Local Rules • Overview of most common rules you will see• Q&A with Pat Ryan
Most commonly misunderstood rules
• The Strike Zone• The runner’s baseline• Interference and Obstruction• Batter’s interference• There is no “must slide” rule• Base awards on a bad throw• Infield fly• Leaving early• Making an appeal
Positioning – One Man / Two Man
• One man umpiring = busy– Angle over distance every time– Tough to see all base touches– Must see all outs to call them
• Two man umpiring = fun– Division of duties– Positioning is key for effectiveness– Requires coordination
Web Scheduling System
Game Management - Starting
• Get there 20 mins early if possible• Dressed and geared up• Walk the infield and bases• Check bats and catcher’s gear• Plate meeting, lineups, eligible pitchers• Offensive coaches in position• 3 warm up pitches, ump gear check• PLAY!
Game Management - During• No coaches warming up pitchers• USE A BENCH PLAYER!!• Get substitutions quickly• 8 warm-up pitches or less• No plays or rules discussions between innings• Settle questions professionally and quickly• Keep the game moving – YOU can help here• Keep an eye on dugouts, gear on field, bullpen• Hot weather – keep an eye on catcher
Game Management – Ending
• Springtime – call it for darkness if needed• Make sure the home book is good• Exit the field promptly• Remove shirt if you are going to stick around• File report online• Look up any rules questions for learning• Sign up for another game – please!!
Questions
Last Question: Why are you here?
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