FOR CREWS OF FOUR UMPIRES - ArbiterSports
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FOR CREWSOF
FOUR UMPIRES
Revision Summary
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Date Revision History
Comments
1/4/2019 0 Released the new document
5/2/2019 1 Removed verbiage referring to Chase and Return – this mechanic should not be pre‐pitched and should only be used in very limited circumstances;
Graphics updated to show U2 in the same starting position (however, users may choose);
Removed two of the two‐out variations;Corrected typographical errors
5/16/2019 2 Corrected formatting on Tag‐up charts that didn’t print correctly
Updated Page 35 text for U1 to reflect tag‐up responsibilities before rotating home.
Four-Umpire System
Basic Principles
– Better coverage on the bases.
– Whenever possible, an umpire remains ahead of the play. There is a focus to keep the plate umpire at home as much as possible.
– On batted balls, all four umpires should have eyes on the catch/no‐catch. Although one umpire is responsible for the call, they should be able to make eye contact with another umpire for visual confirmation.
– All umpires should actively watch all plays. Call in your area. Observe all areas. Always be ready to assist. Pre‐game with your partners: “Have an opinion on all plays.”
– The illustrations shown in this supplemental manual do not depict actual positions for umpires as plays develop. Due to the numerous complex possibilities of plays at each base and the plate, umpires are given flexibility to take plays from a position that they deem to be most advantageous without taking themselves out of position for a possible next play.
– This system requires constant crew awareness. Be vigilant as you read, process, and re‐read your partners. With four umpires on the field, there is a greater potential for two umpires to be in close proximity. Maintain good eye contact and communication.
Similarities to Three‐Umpire System
– Check swing appeals go to the open side umpire on the line.
– Distances on tag plays and force outs remains the same as Three‐Umpire System.
– Point‐and‐stay continues to be in effect for U1 and U3.
– U1 and U3 have fair/foul from their feet to the fence.
– Plate umpire has fair/foul from home to U1/U3.
– U1 or U3 handle sweeping the pitchers plate when completely covered between innings.
– Interferences and obstructions should be handled by the closest umpire. However, if that umpire does not make a call, another umpire with a clear view should make the call.
– All umpires must work to get good angles on run down plays and not get straight lined on the tag. Umpires on each end of a run down should communicate “I’ve got this half.” However, on questionable tag/no‐tags, the umpire that has the clearest view of the tag should take the initiative on making the call. Good eye contact between partners is essential.
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Four-Umpire System
Unique Differences of the Four‐Umpire System
– At the plate meeting, the plate umpire stands at the point of the plate, while U3, U2, and U1 stand side‐by‐side on the opposite side.
– U2 must actively watch the batter in/out of the box on every pitch. U2 and the plate umpire share responsibility on this call.
– U2 must actively watch the pitcher staying within the 24” of the pitching lane. U2 and the plate umpire share responsibility on this call.
– U2 is responsible for policing the rosin bags.
– U2 is responsible for between‐inning timing/stopwatches.
– Each base umpire is responsible for their runner leaving early.
– When faced with one of the scenarios in which the plate umpire will stay home regardless of the developing play, the plate umpire should use a pre‐pitch signal to remind the crew. Point to yourself, then point down to the plate/ground. This signal reminds the base umpires that if one of them chases, the other umpires must cover all plays on the bases.
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Pre‐Pitch signal to remind the crew that you are staying home on the
play.
Commentary onChase Decisions
The Four‐Umpire system is most effective when there is an umpire at each base, ready for any play. There are times, however, that going out on the batted ball is the right decision. This mechanics supplement provides a set of guidelines for how the other umpires should react when that happens.
Turn and GoUmpires should turn and go on trouble balls that are pushing outfielders toward the walls and away from the calling umpire. On these trouble balls, umpires will run into the outfield in order to maintain a reasonable distance and angle from the catch/no‐catch. The umpire must come to a complete stop before the play.
Turn and SetUmpires should turn and come to an immediate set on trouble balls that are pulling outfielders toward the infield or side‐to‐side.
NOTE: When an umpire turns away from the infield to take coverage of the fly ball, that umpire has been removed from infield responsibilities and other umpires must rotate/react accordingly.
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U2
P
P: Face the team coming to bat. Stand 8‐
10 feet from home plate on first or third baseline extended.
U2: Face the plate area. Stand in the grass in shallow centerfield. When applicable, monitor the game clock or timer.
U1: Face the plate area. Stand in the grass near the baseline extended.
U3: Face the plate area. Stand in the grass near the baseline extended.
P
U3 U1
Position Between Innings
P P
NOTE: These positions between innings are not exact. The objective is to move away
from the foul lines to allow teams to warm up while observing anything that might develop.
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P: Takes all fly balls not called by base umpires.
U2: Has first rights on all outfield fly balls to the center fielder and when LF/RF/SS/2B are clearly moving into the coverage area.
NOTE: If LF/RF/SS/2B are not clearly moving into U2’s coverage area, U1 or U3 will have first rights on trouble balls at the edges.
U1: Has first rights on all outfield fly balls
to the right fielder (straight back, straight in, and toward the line) also infielders moving into this area.
U3: Has first rights on all outfield fly balls to the left fielder (straight back, straight in, and toward the line) and also infielders moving into this area.
Catch/No-Catch Areas of Coverage
U1
LF
CF
RF
2B
1B
SS
3B
U2’s AREA
P’s AREAU3
P
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U2
P: Takes all line drives not taken by base umpires. If 1B, 3B, or pitcher is making the catch toward home plate (or pitcher left/right), then the plate umpire has first rights.
U2: If 1B, 2B, SS, 3B, or pitcher is making
the catch toward U2, then U2 has first rights.
U1: If 1B or 2B is making the catch toward
U1 (or 2B straight in), then U1 has first rights.
U3: If 3B or SS is making the catch
toward U3 (or SS straight in), then U3 has first rights.
Infield Line Drive Coverage
U1
U2
3B
SS 2B
1BU3
P
Pitcher
NOTE: Good eye contact between partners is essential. On line drives in gray areas of coverage, look to each other before one umpire taking the call. Default to the umpire with the most credible view. 7
Starting Positions of U1
No Runner on 1B: On the line in foul territory behind first base no closer than 18 feet from the bag (and at least 2‐4 steps behind the first baseman). U1 has fair/foul beyond their position.
Runner on 1B: Start in a set position, slightly angled towards the infield (opposite baseline between home and 3B), completely in foul territory, between 6” and 24” off the line, 10‐12 feet beyond the base. U1 has fair/foul beyond their position.
U1
“A” Position
Close “A” Position
“A” Position
Close “A” PositionU1
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No Runner on 1B or 2B: Start in a standing set position squared to home
plate 10‐12 feet beyond 2B several strides toward CF as long as U2 has a clear view of the batter’s box and the pitcher’s lane. Choose the 1B or 3B side of 2B based on responsibilities.
Starting Positions of U2
U2
OR
U2
Runner on 1B or 2B: Start in a set position squared to home plate 10‐12 feet
beyond 2B several strides toward CF as long as U2 has a clear view of the batter’s box and the pitcher’s lane. Choose the 1B or 3B side of 2B based on responsibilities.
Unique to the Four‐Umpire system is U2’s responsibility to actively watch the batter remaining in the box and the pitcher remaining in the 24” pitching lane. U2 must choose a position that allows an unimpeded view while not interfering with the sight lines of the players. NOTE: The drawings in this supplemental manual only show one starting position for U2. It is understood that U2 could start from the “B” or “C” position.
“B” Position“C” Position
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Starting Positions of U3
U3
U3
No Runner on 2B or 3B: On the line in foul territory behind third base no closer than 18 feet from the bag (and at least 2‐4 steps behind the third baseman). U3 has fair/foul beyond their position.
Runner on 2B or 3B: Start in a set position, slightly angled towards the infield (opposite baseline between home and 1B), completely in foul territory, between 6” and 24” off the line, 10‐12 feet beyond the base. U3 has fair/foul beyond their position.
“D” Position
Close “D” Position
“D” Position
Close “D” Position
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P: Take fair/foul straddling the line (or baseline extended if the play warrants). Then, with no runners on, or with R1 only, trail the batter runner no more than 15 feet. Take primary responsibility for a running lane violation.
Base Umpires: On force plays, achieve calling depth and angle. Base umpires not involved with the immediate play should work ahead – move toward the next likely calling position on runners while getting a focused look at each play.
Infield Batted Balls
U1
U2
U3
P
U1
P
P
Example Play: No runners on, ground ball to the shortstop, force play at 1B.
The same principles of the Three‐Umpire system apply to the Four‐Umpire system when handling infield batted balls. The exception being that no umpire is required to rotate or move
to another base or holding area.
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 U1
2B U2 U2
3B U3 U3
Home P ‐
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U2
U3
P
U1
P: With no runners, or with R1 only,
move away from home plate following the path of the batted ball. With other runners, use foul territory to get the best look at fair/foul and the resulting play. Return to the point of plate and prepare for plays at the plate.
U2: Move toward second base to a primary
calling position. Choose a location based on the location of the ball and the path of the runner.
U1: Prepare for plays at first base.
U3: Move toward third base. Be
prepared to move to a primary position for a play at third base.
Clean Hits to the Outfield
U3
P
U3
P
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 ‐
2B U2 ‐
3B U3 ‐
Home P ‐
P
Example Play: R1 only. Clean base hit to the right center field. Throw to 3B.
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U3
U2
P
P: With no runners, or R1 only, move
away from home plate with the path of the ball. With other runner scenarios, move to a position near home plate to take fair/foul and catch/no‐catch. Return to the point of plate and prepare for plays at the plate.
U2: Have eyes on the batted ball. Move
quickly to a position to line up the tag‐up. Then based on the play, move to a primary calling position.
U1: Have eyes on the batted ball. Move
to a position to watch tag‐ups at 1B. Take plays at first base.
U3: Have eyes on the batted ball. Move
to a position to watch the tag‐ups at 3B. Be prepared to move to a primary position for a play at third base.
Routine Fly Balls to the OutfieldNo Umpire Chases
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 U1
2B U2 U2
3B U3 U3
Home P ‐
PP
P
U3U1
Example Play: Bases Loaded. Routine Fly Ball to right center field. Catch and tag‐up. Throw to 3B.
CATCH
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U2
P
P: Move to a position between dead ball
area and the catch/no‐catch. Be prepared to quickly move back to home if a runner advances to the plate.
U2: Have eyes on the batted ball. Read your partners. If U1 or U3 hard‐commits on a fly ball , move quickly to a position between 2B and 1B (or 3B). Then based on the play, move to a primary calling position.
U1: When bracketing infield fly balls
between 1B and home, move to a position staying outside first‐second‐baseline extended. Remain near the foul line in the event that a fair/foul decision develops. Be aware of any tag‐up potential and return to 1B for any subsequent play. NOTE: In the rare event that U1 must hard‐commit to a fly ball in foul territory near the dugout, U2 will back fill and cover 1B and 2B.
U3: When bracketing infield fly balls
between 3B and home, move to a position staying outside third‐second‐baseline extended. Remain near the foul line in the event that a fair/foul decision develops. Be aware of any tag‐up potential and return to 3B for any subsequent play. NOTE: In the rare event that U3 must hard‐commit to a fly ball in foul territory near the dugout, U2 will back fill and cover 3B and 2B.
PP
U3U1
Infield Fly Balls in Foul Territory
(Bracketing)
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BASES EMPTY
No Runners on Base
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P: Move to a primary calling position for
plays at 1B. Return home when BR has reached 2B. Take plays at home.
U2: Move toward second base to a primary
position for a play at second base.
U1: Move down the line and come to a
complete stop for fair/foul and catch/no‐catch.
U3: Move toward third base. Be
prepared to move to a primary position for a play at third base.
Trouble Ball with U1 Going Out
U1
U2
U3
P
U2
U3P
P
U1
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B P ‐
2B U2 ‐
3B U3 ‐
Home P ‐
Runners
BASES EMPTY
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P: Move away from home plate
following the flight of the ball. Be prepared to move to a primary calling position at 3B if the BR advances.
U2: Come to a complete stop for catch/no‐
catch.
U1: Move in foul territory toward 1B. Be
prepared to run to a primary position at home if the BR advances beyond 2B.
U3: Move to a primary calling position at
2B.
Trouble Ball with U2 Going Out
U1
U2
U3
P
U2
U3
P
U1
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 ‐
2B U3 ‐
3B P ‐
Home U1 ‐
Runners
BASES EMPTY
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P: Move down the third baseline. Be
prepared to move to a primary calling position at 3B if the BR advances.
U2: Move toward a primary calling position
at 2B.
U1: Move in foul territory toward 1B. Be
prepared to run to a primary position at home if the BR advances beyond 2B.
U3: Move down the line and come to a
complete stop for fair/foul and catch/no‐catch.
Trouble Ball with U3 Going Out
U1
U2
U3
P
U3
P
U1
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 ‐
2B U2 ‐
3B P ‐
Home U1 ‐
Runners
BASES EMPTY
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R1 Only
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Runners
P
P: Move to a primary calling position for
plays at 1B. Return home when R1 is headed to 3B. Take plays at home.
U2: Move toward second base to a primary
position for a play at second base. If P retreats to home, move between 1B and 2B and take plays at those bases.
U1: Move down the line and come to a
complete stop for fair/foul and catch/no‐catch.
U3: Move toward third base. Be
prepared to move to a primary position for a play at third base.
Trouble Ball with U1 Going OutLess Than 2 Outs
U1
U2
U3
P
U2
U3
P
P
U1
U2
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B P (then U2) P
2B U2 ‐
3B U3 ‐
Home P ‐
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Runners
P
P: Move back to the point of the plate.
Be prepared to move to a primary calling position for a play at the plate.
U2: Move inside the diamond to a position
between 1B and 2B. Take plays at 1B and 2B.
U1: Move down the line and come to a
complete stop for fair/foul and catch/no‐catch.
U3: Move toward third base. Be
prepared to move to a primary position for a play at third base.
Trouble Ball with U1 Going Out2 Outs
U1
U2
U3
P
U3
P
U1
U2
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U2 ‐
2B U2 ‐
3B U3 ‐
Home P ‐
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Runners
U1
P: Move away from home plate
following the flight of the ball. Be prepared to move to a primary calling position at 3B if R1 advances.
U2: Move to a calling position for the
catch/no‐catch.
U1: Move in foul territory to line up the
tag‐up. Be prepared to run to a primary position at home if R1 advances beyond 2B.
U3: Move to a primary calling position at
2B. If U1 rotates home, move to a position to take plays at 2B and 1B.
U2
U3
P
U2
U3
P
U1
Trouble Ball with U2 Going Out
U3
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 (then U3) U1
2B U3 ‐
3B P ‐
Home U1 ‐
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Revised Mechanic: 2‐Out Variation Removed
Runners
U1
P: Move down the third baseline. Be
prepared to move to a primary calling position at 3B if the R1 advances.
U2: Move toward a primary calling position
at 2B. If U1 rotates home, move to a position to take plays at 2B and 1B.
U1: Move in foul territory toward 1B to
line‐up a tag‐up. Be prepared to run to a primary position at home if R1 advances beyond 2B.
U3: Move down the line and come to a
complete stop to call the fair/foul and catch/no‐catch.
Trouble Ball with U3 Going Out
U2
U3
P
U3
P
U1
U2
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 (then U2) U1
2B U2 ‐
3B P ‐
Home U1 ‐
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R2 Only
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P
P: Move to first baseline extended. As
R2 approaches 3B, move to point of plate and prepare for plays at home.
U2: Move quickly to a position to take the
tag‐up at 2B. Slide between 1B and 2B to take all calls between them. Avoid runners.
U1: Move down the line and come to a
complete stop for fair/foul and catch/no‐catch.
U3: Move toward third base. Be
prepared to move to a primary position for a play at third base.
Trouble Ball with U1 Going Out
U1
U2
P
P
U1
U2
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U2 ‐
2B U2 U2
3B U3 ‐
Home P ‐
Runners
U3
U3
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U1
P: Move back to the point of the plate.
Be prepared to move to a primary calling position for a play at the plate.
U2: Move to a calling position for the
catch/no‐catch.
U1: Move quickly to a position between
1B and 2B (inside or outside based on the location of the ball). Take plays at 1B and 2B.
U3: Move toward third base. Be
prepared to move to a primary position for a play at 3B.
U2
P
U2
P
Trouble Ball with U2 Going Out
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 ‐
2B U1 U1
3B U3 ‐
Home P ‐
U1
Runners
U3
U3
U1
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P: Move quickly to a primary position at
3B.
U2: Move to a position to line up a tag‐up at
2B, and then take a position between 1B and 2B to prepare for possible plays between those bases.
U1: As soon as U3 goes out, move
immediately to a primary calling position at home. Watch BR touch 1B over your shoulder on your way home.
U3: Move down the line and come to a
complete stop to call the fair/foul and catch/no‐catch.
Trouble Ball with U3 Going Out
P
U3
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 ‐
2B U2 U2
3B P ‐
Home U1 ‐
Runners
U3U1
P
P
U1
U2
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U2
R3 Only
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P
P: Move to first baseline extended.
Move to point of plate and prepare for plays at home.
U2: Based on the read of the batted ball, move quickly inside or outside the diamond between 1B and 2B. Take all calls at both bases.
U1: Move down the line and come to a
complete stop for fair/foul and catch/no‐catch.
U3: Be prepared to move to a primary
position for a play at third base. NOTE: If R3 scores, communicate and move quickly to 2B if the BR rounds and returns to 1B.
Trouble Ball with U1 Going Out
U1
U2
P
P
U1
U2
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U2 ‐
2B U2 ‐
3B U3 U3
Home P ‐
U3
U3
Runners
U2
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U1
P: Move back to the point of the plate.
Be prepared to move to a primary calling position for a play at the plate.
U2: Move to a calling position for the
catch/no‐catch.
U1: Read the batted ball and the BR. Move quickly to a primary calling position at 2B or 1B ahead of the BR. Take plays at 1B and 2B.
U3: Move toward third base and line up
a tag‐up. Be prepared to move to a primary position for a play at third base. NOTE: If R3 scores, communicate and move quickly to 2B if the BR rounds and returns to 1B.
U2
P
U2
P
Trouble Ball with U2 Going Out
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 ‐
2B U1 ‐
3B U3 U3
Home P ‐
U3
U3
Runners
U1
U1
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U1
P: Move to a position to observe R3’s
tag‐up. Move to the point of plate and be prepared to move to a primary calling position for a play at the plate. Take the tag‐up appeal play on R3.
U2: Move immediately into a working area
between 2B and 3B. If R3 scores easily, move back toward 2B for a play on the batter‐runner. (Plate umpire will handle tag‐up appeals from their position at home.)
U1: Take all calls on BR at 1B. If U2 is unable to return to 2B, take the BR into 2B.
U3: Move down the line and come to a
complete stop to call the fair/foul and catch/no‐catch.
Trouble Ball with U3 Going Out
U2
P
U3
P
U3
Runners
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U2
U1
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 ‐
2B U1
3B U2 P
Home P ‐
Revised Mechanic: 2‐Out Variation Removed
R1 and R2 Only
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P
P: Move to first baseline extended.
Move to point of plate and prepare for plays at home.
U2: Move quickly between 1B and 2B (inside
or outside depending on the play) to take all calls between them.
U1: Move down the line and come to a
complete stop for fair/foul and catch/no‐catch.
U3: Be prepared to move to a primary
position for a play at third base.
Trouble Ball with U1 Going Out
U1
U2
P
P
U1
U2
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U2 U2
2B U2 U2
3B U3 ‐
Home P ‐
U3
U3
Runners
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U1
P: Move back to the point of the plate.
Be prepared to move to a primary calling position for a play at the plate.
U2: Move to a calling position for the
catch/no‐catch.
U1: Move quickly to a position between
1B and 2B (inside or outside based on the location of the ball). Take plays at 1B and 2B.
U3: Move toward third base. Be
prepared to move to a primary position for a play at 3B.
P
U2
P
Trouble Ball with U2 Going Out
U1
U3
U3
U1
Runners
U2
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 U1
2B U1 U1
3B U3 ‐
Home P ‐
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P: Move immediately to a primary
position at 3B.
U2: Move to a position to line up a tag‐up at
2B, and then take a position between 1B and 2B to prepare for possible plays between those bases.
U1: If the runners are tagging up, move
to a position in foul territory to observe R1. As R2 begins to advance toward 3B, move immediately to a primary calling position at home. NOTE: If R1 and R2 are clearly not attempting to advance, it is acceptable for U1 to remain at 1B.
U3: Move down the line and come to a
complete stop to call the fair/foul and catch/no‐catch.
Trouble Ball with U3 Going Out
P
U3
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U2 U1
2B U2 U2
3B P ‐
Home U1 ‐
U3U1
U2
P
P
U1
U2
Runners
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Revised wording for U1 to reflect tag‐up responsibilities
R1 and R3 Only
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Runners
P
P: Move to first baseline extended.
Move to point of plate and prepare for plays at home.
U2: Move quickly between 1B and 2B (inside
or outside depending on the play) to take all calls between them.
U1: Move down the line and come to a
complete stop for fair/foul and catch/no‐catch.
U3: Be prepared to move to a primary
position for a play at 3B.
U1
U2
P
P
U1
U2
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U2 U2
2B U2 ‐
3B U3 U3
Home P ‐
U3
Trouble Ball with U1 Going Out
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Trouble Ball with U2 Going OutRunners
U2
U3 U1U1
P: Move back to the point of the plate.
Be prepared to move to a primary calling position for a play at the plate.
U2: Move to a calling position for the
catch/no‐catch.
U1: Move quickly to a position between
1B and 2B (inside or outside based on the location of the ball). Take plays at 1B and 2B.
U3: Move toward third base. Be
prepared to move to a primary position for a play at 3B.
P
U2
P
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 U1
2B U1 ‐
3B U3 U3
Home P ‐
U1
U1
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Trouble Ball with U3 Going OutRunners
U3
P
U1
P: Move to a position to observe R3’s
tag‐up. Move to the point of plate and be prepared to move to a primary calling position for a play at the plate. Take the tag‐up appeal play on R3.
U2: Move immediately toward 3B into a
position to cover any plays at 3B. (Plate umpire will handle tag‐up appeals from their position at home.)
U1: Move quickly between 1B and 2B to
take all calls between them.
U3: Move down the line and come to a
complete stop to call the fair/foul and catch/no‐catch.
U2
P
U3
P
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 U1
2B U1
3B U2 P
Home P ‐
U1U1
U1
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U2
R2 and R3 Only
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Runners
U3
P
U1
P
P: Move to first baseline extended.
Move to point of plate and prepare for plays at home.
U2: Move quickly between 1B and 2B (inside
or outside depending on the play) to take all calls between them.
U1: Move down the line and come to a
complete stop for fair/foul and catch/no‐catch.
U3: Be prepared to move to a primary
position for a play at 3B.
U2
P
P
U1
U2
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U2 ‐
2B U2 U2
3B U3 U3
Home P ‐
Trouble Ball with U1 Going Out
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Trouble Ball with U2 Going OutRunners
U3
U1
U2
P: Move back to the point of the plate.
Be prepared to move to a primary calling position for a play at the plate.
U2: Move to a calling position for the
catch/no‐catch.
U1: Move quickly to a position between
1B and 2B (inside or outside based on the location of the ball). Take plays at 1B and 2B.
U3: Be prepared to move to a primary
position for a play at 3B.
P
U2
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 ‐
2B U1 U1
3B U3 U3
Home P ‐
U1
P
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Trouble Ball with U3 Going OutRunners
U3
U1
P
P: Move to a position to observe R3’s
tag‐up. Move to the point of plate and be prepared to move to a primary calling position for a play at the plate. Take the tag‐up appeal play on R3.
U2: Move immediately toward 3B into a
position to cover any plays at 3B. (Plate umpire will handle tag‐up appeals from their position at home.)
U1: Move quickly between 1B and 2B to
take all calls between them.
U3: Move down the line and come to a
complete stop to call the fair/foul and catch/no‐catch.
P
U3
P
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 ‐
2B U1 U1
3B U2 P
Home P ‐
U1
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U2
U2
Bases Loaded
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Runners
U3 U1
PP
P: Move to first baseline extended
observe the batted ball. Move to point of plate and prepare for plays at home.
U2: Move quickly between 1B and 2B (inside
or outside depending on the play) to take all calls between them.
U1: Move down the line and come to a
complete stop for fair/foul and catch/no‐catch.
U3: Be prepared to move to a primary
position for a play at 3B.
U2
P
P
U1
U2
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U2 U2
2B U2 U2
3B U3 U3
Home P ‐
Trouble Ball with U1 Going Out
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Trouble Ball with U2 Going OutRunners
U3
U2
P: Move back to the point of the plate.
Be prepared to move to a primary calling position for a play at the plate.
U2: Move to a calling position for the
catch/no‐catch.
U1: Move quickly to a position between
1B and 2B (inside or outside based on the location of the ball). Take plays at 1B and 2B.
U3: Be prepared to move to a primary
position for a play at 3B.
P
U2
Base Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 U1
2B U1 U1
3B U3 U3
Home P ‐
U1
P
U1
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Trouble Ball with U3 Going OutRunners
U3 U1
P
U1
P: Move to a position to observe R3’s
tag‐up. Move to the point of plate and be prepared to move to a primary calling position for a play at the plate. Take the tag‐up appeal play on R3.
U2: Move immediately toward 3B into a
position to cover any plays at 3B. (Plate umpire will handle tag‐up appeals from their position at home.)
U1: Move quickly between 1B and 2B to
take all calls between them.
U3: Move down the line and come to a
complete stop to call the fair/foul and catch/no‐catch.
P
U3
P
Basege
Touch Responsibility
Tag‐UpResponsibility
1B U1 U1
2B U1 U1
3B U2 P
Home P ‐
U1
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U2
U2
Study Guides
Scenarios Sorted by Runner Starting
Locations
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No Runners On
U1 Chases
U2 Chases
U3 Chases
BASES EMPTY
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R1 Only
Less than 2 Outs 2 Outs
U1 Chases
U2 Chases
U3 Chases
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R2 Only
U1 Chases
U2 Chases
U3 Chases
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R3 Only
U1 Chases
U2 Chases
U3 Chases
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R1, R2
U1 Chases
U2 Chases
U3 Chases
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R1, R3
U1 Chases
U2 Chases
U3 Chases
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R2, R3
U1 Chases
U2 Chases
U3 Chases
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Bases Loaded
U1 Chases
U2 Chases
U3 Chases
Study Guides
Scenarios Sorted by Umpire that Chases
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U1Goes Out on
Trouble Ball
Less than 2 Outs
2 Outs
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U2Goes Out on
Trouble Ball
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U3Goes Out on
Trouble Ball
Plate Umpire Study Guide
Go to the open side with check swings.
Get line drives to the pitcher, or 1B and 3B coming in.
GO TO FIRST BASE:
‐ with nobody on base and U1 chases, or
‐ with R1 on base with less than 2 outs and U1 chases.
GO TO THIRD BASE:
‐ if U3 goes to second base
‐ if U3 chases with no runner on third base
RULE OF THUMB:
‐ If there is a runner on third base, STAY HOME.
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U1 Study Guide
Be ready for check swings on righties.
Get line drives to 1B and 2B diving at me or to 2B diving toward home.
GO HOME:
‐ if the plate umpire goes to 3B.
TAKE FIRST BASE AND SECOND BASE:
‐ if U2 goes out with a runner on 2B and/or 3B.
‐ if U2 goes to 3B.
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U2 Study Guide
Watch batters in the box.
Watch the 24” pitching lane.
Keep up with the clock between innings.
Keep an eye on the rosin bag.
Take line drives to infielders diving at me.
TAKE FIRST BASE AND SECOND BASE
‐ when U1 chases (except for those two times that plate comes up), or
‐ when U1 goes home.
TAKE THIRD BASE:
‐ any time there is a runner on 3B and U3 chases
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U3 Study Guide
Be ready for check swings on lefties.
Take line drives to 3B and SS diving at me or to SS diving toward home.
GO TO SECOND BASE:
‐ if U2 goes out with no runners, or with R1 only.
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