ashaa 2 official baseball umpire mechanics. pre-game conference u2 u1 5 minutes prior to the start...
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ASHAA 2 OfficialBaseball Umpire Mechanics
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Pre-game Conference
U2
U1
5 minutes prior to the start game U1 conducts pre-game conference
Both teams shall remain in their dugout/bench or bullpen area until pre-game conference has concluded
Discussion:•Verify Line-up Cards (Home team 1st)•Ask if using designated hitter•Verify players are legally equipped•Discuss ground rules- home team coach should inform unless playing on a neutral site, then U1 will explain the ground rules.
Make sure coach’s ground rules do not violate any book rules.
HCHC
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Between Innings
Defensive Team Offensive Team
U1
U2
U2Position yourself between 1st and 2nd baseAbout 10-15 feet in the outfield grass.Relax
U1Walk down the foul line towards the defensive team and encourage to hustle on if needed.
Move back closer to the catchers area and be able to supply another ball if needed
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Defensive Conference or Pitching Change
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Defensive Conference or Pitching Change
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U2 Position yourself about 10-15 feet in the outfield grass on the side that you will return to
U1Should go to the 45 foot line of the offensive team
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U1
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BNo runners on baseRoutine fly ball coverage
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All ROUTINE fly balls belong to U1
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U1
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BNo runners on baseRoutine fly ball coverage
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U1 has center to the left field foul line.
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U1
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BNo runners on baseRoutine fly ball coverage
U1 has center to the left field foul line.
U2 has CF in and back all the way to the right field foul line.
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U1
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BAny runner on base trouble fly ball coverage
U2 has LF to center and RF to center. NEVER GO OUT!
U1 has LF and RF right to the lines.
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U1
U2
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No runnersGround ball left side
B
Signals:
U1: number of outs and staying home
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U1
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No runnersGround ball left side
B
Signals:
U1: number of outs and staying home
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U1
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No runnersGround ball right side
B
Signals:
U1: number of outs and staying home
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U1
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No runnersRoutine fly ball left side
B
Signals:
U1: number of outs and staying home
U2 will pivot with the runner and lead him to second base
All routine catches belong to U1
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U1
U2
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No runnersTrouble fly ball right side
B
Signals:
U1: number of outs and staying home
U2’s catch responsibility
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U1
U2
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Runner at firstGround ball right side
B
Signals:
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U1: number of outs and rotate
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U1
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Runner at firstGround ball through left side
B
Signals:
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U1: number of outs and rotate
Runners try to advance two bases!
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Runner at firstGround ball through left side
B
Signals:
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U1: number of outs and rotate
Runners try to advance two bases!
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U1
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Runner at firstFly ball left side
B
Signals:
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U1: number of outs and rotate
U2’s fly ball coverage area
U2’s tag-up
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U1
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Runner at firstFly ball right side
B
Signals:
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U1: number of outs and rotate
U2’s tag-up
U1’s fly ball area.
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U1
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Runner at secondGround ball left side
B
Signals:
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U1: number of outsand staying home if 2 outs, timing play
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Runner at secondGround ball right side
B
Signals:
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U1: number of outs and staying home if 2 outs, timing play
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Runner at secondFly ball left side
B
Signals:
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U1: number of outs and rotate
U1’s fly ball area
U2’s tag-up
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U1
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Runner at secondFly ball center
B
Signals:
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U1: number of outs and staying home if 2 outs, timing play
U2’s fly ball coverage area
U2’s tag-up
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U1
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Runner at thirdGround ball left side
B
Signals:
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U1: number of outs and staying home
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U1
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Runner at thirdFly ball right side
B
Signals:
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U1: number of outs and staying home
U1’s fly ball area
U1’s tag
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U1
U2
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Runner at thirdFly ball center field
B
Signals:
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U1: number of outs and staying home
U2’s fly ball coverage area
U1’s tag
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U1
U2
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Runner at 1st and 2nd Ground ball left side
B
Signals:
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U1: number of outs and staying home if less than 2 outs, infield fly and double tag if 2 outs, timing play
2
U1’sinterference
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U1
U2
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Runner at 1st and 2ndGround ball right side
B
Signals:
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U1: number of outs and staying home if less than 2 outs, infield fly and double tag if 2 outs, timing play
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U1
U2
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Runner at 1st and 2ndFly ball left side
B
Signals:
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2
U1: number of outs and staying home if less than 2 outs, infield fly and double tag if 2 outs, timing play
U2’s tag
U2’s tag
U1’s Catch
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U1
U2
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Runner at 1st and 2ndFly ball left side
B
Signals:
1
2
U1: number of outs and staying home if less than 2 outs, infield fly and double tag if 2 outs, timing play
U2’s tag
U2’s tag
U2’s fly ball coverage area
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U1
U2
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Runner at 1st and 2ndFly ball center
B
Signals:
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U1: number of outs and staying home if less than 2 outs, infield fly and double tag if 2 outs, timing play
U2’s tag
U2’s tag
U2’s fly ball coverage area
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U1
U2
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Runner at 1st and 3rdGround ball left side
B
Signals:
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U1: number of outs and rotate
U1 is Responsible for R1 touching the
plate
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U1
U2
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Runner at 1st and 3rd Fly ball right side
B
Signals:
1 2
U1: number of outs and rotate
U1’s fly ball area
U1’s tag
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U1
U2
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Runner at 1st and 3rd Fly ball center
B
Signals:
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U1: number of outs and rotate
U1’s tag U2’s tag
U2’s fly ball coverage area
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U1
U2
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Runner at 2nd and 3rd Ground ball left side
B
Signals:
1
2
U1: number of outs and staying home if 2 outs timing play
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U1
U2
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Runner at 2nd and 3rd Fly ball right side
B
Signals:
1
2
U1: number of outs and staying home if 2 outs timing play
U1’s tag
U2’s tag
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U1
U2
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Bases loadedGround ball left side
B
Signals:
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2
U1: number of outs and staying home if 2 outs timing play
3
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U1
U2
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Bases loadedFly ball left side
B
Signals:
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2
U1: number of outs and staying home if 2 outs timing play
3
U1’s Catch
U1’s tag
U2’s tag
U2’s tag
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U1
U2
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Bases loadedFly ball center
B
Signals:
1
2
U1: number of outs and staying home if 2 outs timing play
3
U2’s fly ball coverage area
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U1
U2
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Rundowns
B
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U1 will move into position when the runner is moving away from 1st base or 3rd base and tell U2 “I’ve got this end” only when he is in position.
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U1
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Rundowns
B
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U1 cannot move to help with the Rundown with a runner at 3rd. The rundown is usually started to score the runner from 3rd.
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