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ATLL UMPIRE WORKSHOP
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Reducing the Margin of Error
Reducing the Margin of Error Priories: Fair/Foul
Catch/No Catch Positioning + Timing = Good Judgment Angle First, Then Distance
• If you have to, sacrifice distance for angle Get Set – Be stopped for all plays Watch the ball, Glance at the Runners Timing, timing, timing Hustle, hustle, hustle
Theory
Don’t want 2 umpires covering the same play
1 Play / 1 Umpire Plate Umpire – Home Base Umpire – 1B and 2B
Runner from 1B to 3B – either Base/Plate Ump Pre-game conference to discuss this situation
Keep It Simple, Stupid!
Asking for Help
Leave your ego at home Umpire out of position can get help if he
asks Ask for help before you make the call
Create credibility for yourself Mistakes happen Don’t rush to make a call
Self Evaluation Did I arrive in time to prepare for the game? Was I in position for every call? Was I properly prepared for each play? Working the plate:
Was my strike zone consistent? How was my timing? Were my signals clear and sharp?
Did I assist and communicate with my partner? Did I keep my cool? Is there any other part of my game that needs
work?
Bill KlemThe Father of
Baseball Umpires
"That guy in a twenty-five cent bleacher seat is as much entitled to know a call as the guy in the boxes. He can see my arm signal even if he can't hear my voice."
WORKING THE PLATE
Plate Basics
Positioning behind the catcher Box stance (heel-to-toe) Scissors Kneeling
Plate Basics
Positioning behind the catcher Chin no lower than the top of the
catcher’s head Get into “The Slot” Turn head toward the glove slightly
CALLINGBALLS AND STRIKES
“The Thoughtful Pause”
Calling Strikes / Balls
See It Say It (to
yourself) Call It
Working the plate
SECTION 2.00DEFINITION OF STRIKE – PART B
A strike is a legal pitch that is not struck at when any part of the ball
passes through any part of the strike zone.
SECTION 2.00The strike zone is the space over home plate
that is between the batter’s armpits and the top of the knees when the batter assumes a natural stance. The umpire shall determine the strike
zone according to the batter’s usual stance when that batter swings at a pitch.
Where’s the Strike Zone?
A
B
C
D
E
Rule 6.03Which of the foot
positions are legal?
A
B
C
D
E
Rule 6.03The batter’s legal position shall be
with both feet within the batter’s box.
Plate mechanics – Passed Balls and Wild Pitches
Foul Tip Section 2.00
A foul tip is a batted ball that Is sharp and direct from the bat to the
catcher’s hand or mitt Must be caught by the catcher
not a catch if it is caught on a rebound unless it first hits the catcher’s hand or mitt
Is a strike Ball remains alive
CATCH / NO CATCH
Catch / No Catch
Home plate umpire has responsibility for fly balls Umpire takes off his mask Walks into the infield Signals for catch or no catch and verbalizes
catch or no catch
Catch / No catch
Definition of Catch
Secure possession Complete control of the ball Voluntary release of the ball
Definition of Catch
Voluntary release of the ball CATCH – if the ball is dropped
in the act of throwing NO CATCH – if the ball is
dropped as a result of a collision or falling
NO CATCH – if the ball touches an offensive player, the ground or fence, or an umpire
FAIR / FOUL
Fair / Foul
Definition of Fair Ball A fair ball is a batted ball that:
Settles or is touched on or over fair territory between home and 1B or home and 3B
Bounds past 1B or 3B on or over fair territory While on or over fair territory touches the
attached equipment or clothing of a player or umpire
While over fair territory, passes out of the playing field
FAIR / FOUL Quiz 1
A batted ball settles on home plate. What is your call?
FAIR or FOUL
FAIR / FOUL Quiz 1
A batted ball settles on home plate. What is your call?
FAIR
FAIR / FOUL Quiz 2
A batted ball first hits foul ground and without touching any foreign object, rolls into fair territory between 1B and home where it comes to rest. What is your call?
FAIR or FOUL
FAIR / FOUL Quiz 2
A batted ball first hits foul ground and without touching any foreign object, rolls into fair territory between 1B and home where it comes to rest. What is your call?
FAIR
FAIR / FOUL Quiz 3
FAIR or FOUL
FAIR / FOUL Quiz 3
FAIR
Review – Plate umpire – catch/no catch, fair/foul
WORKING THE BASES
Reducing the Margin of Error
Positioning + Timing = Good Judgment Angle First, Then Distance
• If you have to, sacrifice distance for angle Get Set – Be stopped for all plays Watch the ball, Glance at the Runners Timing, timing, timing Hustle, hustle, hustle
Set Position
Position Lower your seat; don’t just bend over Place hands on knees or thighs Keep your head up; don’t drop your chin
Getting Set Set position assumed BEFORE every pitch Set position assumed BEFORE calling most
plays May be situations that mandate a standing “set”
Set Position
C
A
B
Base Umpire – working area
No Base Runner
U2
No Base Runner
Groundball to 1st or bunt
U2
No Base Runner
Working
Area
Groundball
Base Umpire – No Runner
U2
No Base Runner
Working
Area
Fly ball to OF
Wor
king
Area
R
Runner on 1B
R
Base Umpire – runner on 1B
Runner on 1B U2
R
Working
Area
Wor
king
Area
Hit to outfield
Runner on 2B
R
Runner on 2B U2
R
Working Area
GroundballPlay at 1st
Runner on 2B U2
R
GroundballPlay at 3rd
Runner on 3B
R
Runner on 3B U2
R
Working Area
Multiple Runners on Base
R
R
Multiple RunnersU2
Working AreaW
orki
ng
Area
U2
Base Umpire – other runner
Review – Base umpire positioning
IMPORTANT
Carry your Rule Book.It is better to consult the Rules and hold up the game long enough to decide a knotty
problem than to have a game protested and possibly replayed.
2010 Official Regulations and Playing Rules p.94
RULE 1.08On deck position is NOT permitted
plusan adult must be in the dugout at all
times
SECTION 2.00Definitions of Terms
The Batter Is Out
Batter is OutRule 6.05 / 6.06
6.05b – when 3rd strike is or is not caught by the catcher*
6.05e – when the batter attempts to hit a 3rd strike and is touched by the ball
6.05f – when a fair ball touches the batter before touching a fielder*
6.05g – when the bat hits the ball a 2nd time in fair territory If the bat does the hitting, ball is dead If the ball does the hitting, ball is still in play
Batter is OutRule 6.05 / 6.06
6.05h – after hitting or bunting a foul ball, the batter intentionally deflects the course of the ball while running to first base
6.05i – after hitting a fair ball, the batter is tagged before touching first base
6.05j – if the runner runs outside of the three-foot line or inside the foul line interfering with the fielder taking the throw at first base Ball must be thrown Throw must be catchable
Batter is OutRule 6.05 / 6.06
6.06a – when hitting the ball with one or both feet outside the batter’s box
6.06c – when the batter interferes with the catcher’s fielding or throwing Ball is not automatically dead If an out results from the catcher’s throw,
then the interference penalty is not enforced and the play stands
Batter Interference6.06c
How do you call / signal batter interference?
Signal and call “That’s Interference” If the runner is declared out, no further signal
is necessary If the runner is safe, the following are
required: Call “Time” Call “The Batter’s Out” Any runner is returned back to his original base
Batting Out of Turn
BATTING OUT OF TURN6.07
Line Up P1 P2 P3 – last out of previous inning P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9
BATTING OUT OF TURN6.07
Expected Line Up P4 P5 P6
BATTING OUT OF TURNScenario #1
P6 at the plate 2B / 2S
Appeal is made that P6 is not the proper batter BEFORE he completes his time at bat
-or- Offense manager realizes the mistake
BATTING OUT OF TURNScenario #1
P4 replaces P6 at the plate and assumes the count 2B / 2S
BATTING OUT OF TURNScenario #2
P6 at the plate Singles into RF
Appeal is made that P6 is not the proper batter AFTER he completes his time at bat
BATTING OUT OF TURNScenario #2
P4 (the proper batter) is called out Remove P6 from the base Base runner’s advances due to the
actions of the improper batter (P6) are nullified Other advances are legal (steals)
Next batter is the batter whose name follows that of the proper batter (P5)
BATTING OUT OF TURNScenario #3
P1 leads off Singles into RF
P5 steps up to the plate 2B / 2S
Appeal is made that P1 was not the proper batter AFTER P5 receives at least 1 pitch
BATTING OUT OF TURNScenario #3
The improper batter (P1) becomes “legalized” by the first pitch to P5
All base runners’ advances are now legal The batting order picks up with the batter
following the legalized improper batter
BATTING OUT OF TURNScenario #3
The improper batter (P1) becomes “legalized” by the first pitch to P5
All base runners’ advances are now legal The batting order picks up with the batter
following the legalized improper batter P2 would replace P5 and assume the 2B / 2S
count P3 would follow
BATTING OUT OF TURNScenario #3
Creates a permanent line-up change
Infield Fly
Infield Fly RuleRules 2.00, 6.05d, and 7.08f
Rule is to protect the offensive team But most often argued by the offensive
manager
Must be less than 2 outs Not a line drive or a bunt Can be caught by any fielder by ordinary
effort Runners on 1B and 2B or bases
loaded
Infield Fly RuleRules 2.00, 6.05d, and 7.08f
Umpire declares batted ball to be an infield fly
Batter-runner is called out Eliminates all force plays Base protects the runner hit by an infield fly
Infield Fly Rule
Infield Fly Rule
Important Notes – Rule 7.08(f):
If a runner is touched by an Infield Fly when not touching a base, both runner and batter are out.
If a runner is touching a base when touched by an Infield Fly, that runner is not out, although the batter is out.
Interference / Obstruction
InterferenceRules 2.00, 4.06, 5.09(b), 6,08(c), 6.08(d)
Offensive interference batter runner
Umpire interference Catcher interference Spectator interference
Offensive Interference
An act by a member of the team at bat which interferes with, obstructs, impedes, hinders, or confuses any fielder attempting to make a play Running into a fielder trying to make a
catch Yelling at a fielder trying to make a catch
Umpire Interference Only 2 ways
Interference with catcher’s throw - Rule 5.09(b) delayed dead ball benefits the defensive team
Umpire hit by a batted ball before passing a fielder – Rule 5.09(f) and 6.08(d) immediately call a dead ball benefits the offensive team
Catcher Interference The catcher or any fielder interferes
with the batter
No interference call when the batter reaches first base AND all other runners advance at least one base delayed call by umpire
Spectator Interference
Steve Bartman Incident
Spectator Interference
Spectator Interference No interference shall be called when
a fielder reaches over a fence, railing, or rope or into the stands to catch a ball. They do so at their own risk
Should a spectator reach out into the playing field and plainly prevent the fielder from catching the ball, then the batter should be called out
Obstruction
ObstructionRule 7.06 (a) and 7.06(b)
Type A If the play is being made on the obstructed
runner or batter-runner is obstructed before touching 1B Ball is immediately called dead Runner’s shall advance to the base they would
have reached if there had been no obstruction
ObstructionRule 7.06 (a) and 7.06(b)
Type B If no play is being made on the obstructed
runner, the play shall proceed until no further action is possible. Delayed dead ball
Includes a fake tag
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Runner’s return 1 base awarded 2 bases awarded
from time of pitch from time of throw
Dead BallRunners Return
Dead BallRunners Return
Foul ball not caught – Rule 5.09(e) Illegally batted ball – Rule 5.09(d)
foot out of the batter’s box at the point of contact batter is out
Plate umpire interference unless runner is thrown out – Rule 5.09(b)
Batter interference unless runner is thrown out – Rule 6.06(c) if base runner is safe, return to the previous base batter is out
Batter called out for batting out of turn – Rule 6.07(b)
Dead Ball1 Base Awarded
Dead Ball1 base awarded
Balk called not followed by a pitch or play – Rule 5.09(c) and 7.04(a)
Runner attempting to steal when catcher’s interference occurs – Rule 7.04(c) batter also is award 1B
Pitched ball lodges in umpire’s mask or equipment – Rule 5.09(g) and 7.05(h)
Pitched or thrown ball by the pitcher from the rubber goes into dead territory – Rule 7.05(g) pickoff – ball goes into bleachers ball stuck in backstop or fence ball goes into the dugout
Dead Ball1 base awarded
After catching a fly ball, the fielder falls into dead territory – Rule 7.04(b) dugout stands over a fence into dead territory
Hit batsman – Rule 5.09(a) Pitched ball touches a runner trying to
score – Rule 5.09(h) and 6.05(m) Fair batted ball strikes an umpire or
player – Rule 5.09(f)
Dead Ball2 Base Awarded From Time of Pitch
Dead Ball2 Bases Awarded from Time of Pitch
Thrown ball into dead territory on first play by an infielder – Rule 7.05(g)
Fielder deflects a wild pitch into dead territory while retrieving it – Rule 7.05(f)
Fair ball bounces over the fence – Rule 7.05(f)
Fair ball is deflected into dead territory
Dead Ball2 Base Awarded From Time of Throw
Dead Ball2 Bases Awarded from Time of Throw
– Rule 7.05(g)
Thrown ball into dead territory on 2nd play by an infielder attempting a double play
Thrown ball into dead territory by an outfielder
Any relay throw into dead territory by any fielder
3 Bases Awarded
3 Bases Awarded Live Ball
If a fielder deliberately touches a fair ball with a cap, mask or any part of that fielder’s uniform detached from its proper place on the person of said fielder, three bases are awarded and the ball is in play. – Rule 7.05(b)
Each runner including the batter-runner may advance three bases if a fielder deliberately throws a glove at and touches a fair ball; the ball remains in play. – Rule 7.05(c)
Delayed Dead Ball Situations
Catcher’s interference followed by a batted ball – Rule 6.08(c)
Batter’s interference followed by a play or throw – Rule 6.06(c)
Plate umpire interference followed by a play or throw – Rule 5.09(b)
Illegal pitch or balk followed by a batted ball - Rule 8.01(d) and 8.05(a)
Illegal Pitches
Illegal Pitches
Actions that can cause an illegal pitch Pitching with foot not in contact with the
rubber Pitcher fails to step directly toward a base
before throwing to that base Pitches when the catcher is not in the
catcher’s box Quick return pitch or Quick pitch Pitcher delays the game Pitcher drops the ball
Illegal Pitches
Called a BALL if bases are unoccupied – Rule 8.01(d)*
Called a BALK if bases are occupied – Rule 8.05(k)* no pitch runners advance
Manager of the offense may decline the illegal pitch penalty and accept the play.
Appeals
AppealsRule 9.02b
If there is reasonable doubt that any umpire’s decision may be in conflict with the rules, the manager may appeal the decision and ask that a correct ruling be made.
Such appeal shall be made only to the umpire who made the protested decision.
AppealsAppealed Plays
Must be made before the next pitch, play or attempted play
Must be a live ball for appeals to be made
Must be made before the defensive team leaves the field
AppealsTypes of Appealed Plays
Failure to retouch properly – Rule 7.10(a)
Missed base – Rule 7.10(b) Batting out of order – Rule 6.07
Umpire Evaluation
Managers: Please only evaluate the umpire from the opposing team.
Date of Game
Evaluation Of Umpire (Name)
Division *
Team Umpire For *
Plate or Field Umpire *
Knowledge Of Rules (1-No Knowledge...5-Extremely Knowledgeable) *
Control Of Game (1-No Control) * Position Of Umpire (1-Never In Position...5-Always In The Correct Position) *
The Umpire Was Properly Dressed (Wearing Uniform) *
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