2011 Introduction to RWLL Umpiring Simplified
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Transcript of 2011 Introduction to RWLL Umpiring Simplified
March 14, 2011
Redmond West Little League
2011 Introduction to RWLL Umpiring Simplified
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Scheduling, etc.www.arbitersports.com – umpire scheduling tool – DemoUniforms - Shirts / Hats (free)Masks, shin guards, chest protectors, indicators, plate brushes In H1 umpire cupboards Reward - $5 at the snack shack before/after your gameIncentive program - tieredUmpire stores Honigs.com Ump-attire.com Risan Athletic Supply (Kimmels)
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PhilosophyIt’s not about youIt’s not about the parentsIt’s not about the manager or coachIt’s not even really about baseballIt’s about kids and character
development using baseball as a toolRule 1.01: Baseball is a game…
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Local RulesRWLL – AAA time limit; 2 hour no new
inning, 2:15 hard stop (weekend & weeknights)RNLL – no time limits at any level unless
there is a game following.RWLL – AAA can have 4 in outfieldRWLL – AAA Coach pitch for beginning of
seasonRNLL – Swinging the bat, may put an
offensive coach in dugout for rest of game2 youth umpires on field, Home team
should designate an “official”Volunteer form
Pregame: Gear
Plate Umpire Field Umpire
HatShirtSlacksBeltIndicatorWaterBall bagMaskChest ProtectorShin GuardsCupPlate shoes
HatShirtSlacksBeltIndicatorWaterCleats/Turf shoesRed FlagPlate gear in the car!
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Pregame: PartnerMeet 30 minutes before the game.Discuss your game plan:
Coverage—who’s looking for what. Signs: Infield fly, #outs, count, 1st-to-3rd, etc. What you’re working on improving; ask your partner to help you watch.
Do this every single game.Be done by 15 minutes before game
time.
Why the partner meeting is important:We want to have an odd number of umpires making a call. We really
don’t like it when this happens:
The pre-game meeting to review responsibilities can avoid this…
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Pregame: FieldBases
Safety Double first
Foul linesPitcher’s mound/rubberHome run fenceRainouts
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Pregame: TeamsAdults may not warm up pitchers
Before a game During a game After a game
Players standing near the bat during fielding practice must wear a catcher’s helmet.Teams should leave their gear out of
bags ready for inspection while they take infield practice.
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Pregame: EquipmentBats
BPF 1.15 and no Combats! (“fastpitch softball” for softball) Exception list must be shown to you by coach or player (not umpire
responsibility)
Batting helmets: look for cracksCatcher’s gear
Dangling throat guard
GlovesUniformsJewelry: watches, bracelets,
earrings, necklaces, etc.
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Live ball/Dead ballBall becomes live when the umpire
points at the pitcher and says “Play!” Wait until the pitcher has the ball on the rubber. Wait until fielders are in fair territory. Wait until runners are on the correct bases. Usually wait for a batter to be ready.
Ball becomes dead when the umpire says “Time” or “Foul.” Sometimes it’s implied or obvious. Nothing can happen when the ball is dead. Almost. No one except the umpire can call time. The offense will not be granted time-out to confer with a player more than
once per inning (except for injury).
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The Windup…Two legal pitching positions: set and
windup. Softball has one legal
position/motion.Illegal pitches:
Quick pitch (batter not reasonably ready) Pitching while not in contact with the rubber
Penalty for illegal pitch: Ball. Ignored if batter reaches 1st and all runners advance.
The pitcher does not have to come to a stop (60’ diamond)
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…and the PitchIt’s a strike if:
The batter attempts to hit the ball and misses. The batter hits a foul with less than two strikes. Any part of the ball crosses any part of the strike zone before hitting the
ground.
Otherwise, it’s a ballIf the pitch hits the batter, it’s a
dead ball. Usually, the batter goes to 1st. If he was swinging or hit in the strike zone, it’s a strike. If he doesn’t try to get away (leans into it), it’s a ball.
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UmpirePositioning DiagramsThe following Diagrams arederived from the publication
“The Umpire in Little League”The “KEY” below is used on the
following Diagrams: Umpire
Infielder
Line of Vision
If a runner violates the rule by “leaving the base too soon”, be sure to drop your signal flag (hat) immediately indicating what has happened. Continue to move to position yourself to properly call the ensuing play.After the play is completed, “time” should be called by raising your hands overhead. The violation should then be announced and the batter and base runner(s) should be sent to their appropriate bases.Make sure your signal flag (hat) is retrieved.
NOTE: You may need to “adjust” your position in order to see “around” an infielder. Allow the infielder to take his/her position and then adjust your position accordingly – do not ask the fielder to “move”.
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One Base Umpire – Bases EmptyTake position along foul line in foul territory just back of the 1st baseman.
One Base Umpire – Runner on 1st Take position about halfway between 1st and 2nd base and outside the baseline to be able to see the pitched ball reach
the batter and also keep an eye on the runner on 1st.
Umpire
Umpire
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One Base Umpire – Runner on 2nd Take position 2 or 3 steps behind and to the left of the shortstop to see the pitched ball reach the batter and also keep an eye on the
runner on 2nd.
Umpire
Umpire
One Base Umpire – Runner on 3rdTake position 2 or 3 steps behind and to the left of the short stop to see the pitched ball reach the batter
and also keep an eye on the runner on 3rd.
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One Base Umpire – Runners on 1st and 2nd
Take position 2 or 3 steps behind and to the left of the shortstop to see the pitched ball reach the batter and also keep an eye on the runners on 1st and 2nd
One Base Umpire – Runners on 2nd and 3rd
Take position 2 or 3 steps behind and to the left of the shortstop to see the pitched ball reach the batter and also keep an eye on the runners on 2nd and 3rd.
Umpire
Umpire
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Umpire
One Base Umpire – Runners on 1st and 3rd Take position 2 or 3 steps behind and to the left of the shortstop to see the pitched ball reach the batter and also keep an eye on the
runners on 1st and 3rd.
One Base Umpire – Bases Full Take position 2 or 3 steps behind and to the left of the shortstop to see the pitched ball reach the batter and also
keep an eye on the runners on 1st , 2nd , and 3rd.
Umpire
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Two Base Umpires – Bases EmptyThe 1st Base Umpire is stationed in foul territory just back of 1st base.The 3rd Base Umpire is stationed in foul territory just back of 3 rd base.
Two Base Umpires – Runner on 1stThe 3rd Base Umpire moves over between 2nd and 1st to cover any play at 2nd . The 1st Base Umpire is
stationed in foul territory behind 1st to see the pitched ball reach the batter and also keep an eye on the runner on 1st.
1st BaseUmpire
1st BaseUmpire
3rd BaseUmpire
3rd Base Umpire
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Two Base Umpires – Runner on 3rd The 1st Base Umpire is stationed in foul territory behind 1st base to cover any play at 1st . The 3rd Base Umpire is stationed in foul territory behind 3rd base to see the pitched ball reach the batter and also keep an eye on the
runner on 3rd.
1st BaseUmpire
1st BaseUmpire
3rd BaseUmpire
3rd Base Umpire
Two Base Umpires – Runner on 2nd The 1st Base Umpire moves over between 1st and 2nd to see the pitched ball reach the batter and also keep
an eye on the runner on 2nd. The 3rd Base Umpire is stationed in foul territory behind 3rd base to cover any play at 3rd.
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Two Base Umpires – Runners on 1st and 2nd The 1st Base Umpire is stationed between 1st and 2nd to see the pitched ball reach the batter and keep an eye on
the runners on 1st and 2nd. The 3rd Base Umpire is stationed in foul territory behind 3rd base to cover any play at 3rd.
1st BaseUmpire
1st Base Umpire
3rd BaseUmpire
3rd BaseUmpire
Two Base Umpires – Runners on 1st and 3rd The 1st Base Umpire is stationed between 1st and 2nd to see the pitched ball reach the batter and watch the runner on
1st. The 3rd Base Umpire is stationed in foul territory behind 3rd base to see the pitched ball reach the batter and watch the runner at 3rd.
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Two Base Umpires – Runners on 2nd and 3rd The 1st Base Umpire is stationed between 1st and 2nd to see the pitched ball reach the batter and watch the runner on 2nd. The 3rd
Base Umpire is stationed in foul territory behind 3 rd base to see the pitched ball reach the batter and watch the runner on 3 rd.
1st BaseUmpire
1st Base Umpire
3rd BaseUmpire
3rd BaseUmpire
Two Base Umpires – Bases Full The 1st Base Umpire is stationed between 1st and 2nd to see the pitched ball reach the batter and watch the runners on 1st
and 2nd. The 3rd Base Umpire is stationed in foul territory behind 3rd base to see the pitched ball reach the batter and watch the runner at 3rd.
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Redmond West UICsAllen Gear – [email protected] Gulley – [email protected] Eric Christianson – [email protected]
Redmond North UIC’sDrew Carlson – [email protected] Mike Bodach - [email protected]
Umpire alias – includes RWLL / RNLL UIC’s (all of us) - [email protected]
Umpire Contacts
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District 9 Training District 9 Field Mechanics; Hartman Field 6
Umpire Training
Corse Date Time Location Description
Field Training 110 SAT March 12 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hartman Park Fields
110: Base mechanics, start positions, basic rotations, making calls.
Field Training 210 SAT March 12 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hartman Park Fields 210: Handling special situations
Field Training 210 SAT March 19 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hartman Park Fields
This is a repeat of the 3/12 session, but with the times for 110 and 210 reversed.
Field Training 110 SAT March 19 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hartman Park Fields
This is a repeat of the 3/12 session, but with the times for 110 and 210 reversed.
RWLL Midseason Field Training SUN May 1 9:00 AM - 12:00 Hartman Park
Field (5 or 6)Basic Field Training - new umpires, midseason tuneup. (some plate)
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District 9 Training (cont) District 9 Classroom; LWRC
Umpire Training
Course Type of Class Date Time Location Description
Umpire 101 Classroom WED March 9 6:00 - 9:00 PMLWSD - Resource Center
Introduction to Umpiring: Working the bases.
Umpire 102 Classroom THU March 10 6:00 - 9:00 PMLWSD - Resource Center
Introduction to Umpiring: Working the plate.
Umpire 103 Classroom FRI March 11 6:00 - 9:00 PMLWSD - Resource Center
Introduction to Umpiring: Playing Rules.
Umpire 201 Classroom WED March 16 6:00 - 9:00 PMLWSD - Resource Center
Intermediate Umpiring: Working as a team.
Umpire 202 Classroom FRI March 18 6:00 - 9:00 PMLWSD - Resource Center
Intermediate Umpiring: The rest of the rules.
Umpire 301 Classroom TUE March 22 6:00 - 9:00 PMLWSD - Resource Center
Advanced Umpiring: Game management.
Umpire 101 Classroom WED March 23 6:00 - 9:00 PMLWSD - Resource Center
Repeat: Introduction to Umpiring: Working the bases.
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Check RWLL Website for the training schedule!
Thank you for volunteering!