Post on 15-Mar-2016
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Plate man should contact partner(s) in advance.
Confirm times of arrival and traveling plans, if necessary.
Coordinate proper uniforms with partner(s).
Arrive on timeCome with a clear head and “positive
mental attitudeWear a clean , well-fitting uniform
Give your partners the impression – this is “the place” you want to be
Good partners lead or participate in Pre-game conferences
Good Pre-game conferences set the proper tone
They establish trust and teamwork among partners
Good Partners:Are in good physical condition
Hustle, at all times, on the fieldStay focused and have good field
awarenessSupport and encourage partners
Communicate, verbally and non-verbally, throughout your game
Good Partners:Exhibit good people/communication
skillsExude confidence
Issues, with respect to behavior and/or unsporting acts, are not
ignoredBeing firm but fair is an expectation
TCB – Take Care of Business
Good Partners:Consistently use proper NFHS
mechanicsMaintain proper field positionsUse a strong and clear voice
Alert partners to potential plays via signals
Consistently make good eye contact
Good Partners:Are TEAM players
Know their calling area responsibilities
Make calls in their areasHelp out in unusual situations
Are ready to help on checked swings and fouls balls off of the batter
Good Partners:ALWAYS back their partners on the
field, even though you may disagree Never undermine your partner in front
of a coach or playerNever let a player or coach disparage or
denigrate their partners – TCB*
Good Partners:Sometimes have to “take one for the team”
Help out if your partner is strugglingIf you are the “veteran” and something out of the
ordinary occurs, step in and helpListen/talk to coaches, take some of the “heat”
If your partner is younger/inexperienced - encourage him
Let him know you are there to help if needed
Good Partners: Participate in a Post-game conference
Reflect on the game – if you could, would you do anything different?
How do each of you feel about your game? Were or are there any rules questions?
Did you manage the game well?Problems/situations - how were they handled?
Great time for veterans to help/mentor newer/inexperienced officials.
Remember -Any Joe Blow can call
Balls & Safes – It takes an UMPIRE to call Strikes & Outs!
Call them! Keep your game
moving!
Always remember there are three (3)
teams on the field Leave as a crew - NEVER leave a
partner strandedJust like when you were playing,
always watch out for your teammates