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Anderson Township Little League (ATLL)2012
Umpire Coordinator : Lee Peterson
(with umpire team members : Dave Wingard, Ben Swinerton, Tom Kyllo, Jim Gibbons and Mark Benmayor)
April 14th, 2012
ATLL Umpire Workshop
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ATLL Umpire Workshop
Welcome
Agenda
-The basics
-Umpire mechanics
-Safety update and changes
-Rules review
-Umpire of the Year
-Quiz
2012 Points of Emphasis
- Pre-Game meeting with Coaches- Strike Zone- Being in good position to make a call- Be confident in your call or ask for help if you need it- Explaining your call to the kids
Lasting memories- add positive influence
Making friends is what most kids want
Reducing the Margin of Error
The Plate Meeting
Time / Length of Game, including Mercy Rule
Field BoundariesMisc
JewelryOn Deck CircleHustle On / Hustle Off
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 Hustle
Umpire Hand Calls
Safe / Out Ball / Strike Fair / Foul
Misc: Infield Fly Off the Bag Juggling the Ball Foul Tip Giving the Count
Umpire Hand Calls
Umpire Hand Signals
Infield Fly situation (0 or 1 out) Forgetting the Count or Outs Good Call
Pre-Game Conference to discuss signals and situations Arrive 15 minutes before game
Who’s on First?Who’s Abbott and Who’s Castello?
Don’t want 2 umpires covering the same play
1 Play = 1 UmpirePlate Umpire – HomeBase Umpire – 1B, 2B, and 3B
Getting into the best Position
Asking for Help
Leave your ego at home Umpire out of position can get help if they ask for it Make the call. If other umpire sees something
different, huddle up and talk about it. It’s the original umpire’s call ultimately
Create credibility for yourselfMistakes happen
Example: First Basemen pulls his foot off the bag
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?
In it for the long run
Working the plate
Plate Basics
Positioning behind the catcherBox stance (heel-to-toe)ScissorsKneeling
Plate Basics
Positioning behind the catcherChin no lower than the top of the catcher’s
headGet 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
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.
Where’s 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.
I’m confused- where’s the strike zone again?
We don’t want them wondering??????
What’s the perfect inning?
This isn’t it!!!
Foul TipSection 2.00
A foul tip is a batted ball thatIs sharp and direct from the bat to the catcher’s hand or mittMust 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 strikeBall remains alive
Catch / no catch
Catch / No CatchField umpire has responsibility for fly balls
Field umpire can drift toward the side of the field the ball is on, but shouldn’t leave the diamond.Plate umpire covers bases temporarily (for tagging-up purposes)Signals: Catch = Out signal and say “catch”
No Catch = Finger pointing on ground. Don’t verbalize.
• Secure possession• Complete control of the ball• Voluntary release of the ball
Definition of Catch
Voluntary release of the ballCATCH – if the ball is dropped in the act of throwingNO CATCH – if the ball is dropped as a result of a collision or fallingNO CATCH – if the ball touches an offensive player, the ground or fence, or an umpire
Definition of Catch
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 3BBounds past 1B or 3B on or over fair territoryWhile 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
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 Hustle
Set Position
PositionLower your seat; don’t just bend overPlace hands on knees or thighsKeep your head up; don’t drop your chin
Getting SetSet position assumed BEFORE every pitchSet position assumed BEFORE calling most
playsMay be situations that mandate a
standing “set”
Set Position
Umpire Field Positions
Position A
Position B
Position C
Keep it loose
Everyone plays better when they are having fun!!!!
One step at a time
Be inspirational- you never know what kids take in!!!
What we’re trying to build at ATLL
Be part of the success!!!!
Teamwork – the recipe for success
What always wins- compliment it!!!
Safety Update
Composite BatsPitching Helmets
Number of pitches League age:
7-8 = 50 pitches per day9-10 = 75 pitches per day11-12 = 85 pitches per day13-16 = 95 pitches per day17-18 = 105 pitches per day
A pitcher who delivers 41 or more pitches in a game cannot play the position of catcher for the remainder of the game.
Composite Bats
By way of summary, Little League International has placed an immediate moratorium on the use of composite bats. "Composite" bats are generally defined as those bats that have barrels comprised of a "composite" of materials. Most composite bats can be identified by the word "composite" which is typically listed on the barrel. As a rule-of-thumb, a typical aluminum/alloy or wood bat is NOT considered a "composite" bat, and thus not affected by the moratorium. Metal/alloy bats can also be identified by a description on the barrel, and a bat identified as such is not considered a "composite" bat. The moratorium applies only to bats with composite barrels, with no concern for the make-up of the handles. A bat with a composite handle, but a non-composite barrel, is NOT subject to the moratorium. The moratorium applies to all levels of Little League.
According to Little League International, this moratorium is primarily about safety, and less about the effect on competition. Little League International recently received research showing that, over time, some composite bats will exceed the required bat performance factor ("BPF") of 1.15. Research has shown that use of bats exceeding the required BPF could invoke some undesirable safety issues, and thus Little League, in its discretion, imposed this moratorium.Some bats have received a waiver from the moratorium (and thus may be used during Little League-sponsored events)
Pitching Helmets
IMPORTANT
Carry your Rule BookIt 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.
2011 Official Regulations and Playing Rules p.95
On deck position is NOT permitted plusan adult must be in the dugout at all times
Rule 1.08
Section 2.00
Definitions of Terms
The Batter Is Out
Batter is Out Rule 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 territoryIf the bat does the hitting, ball is deadIf the ball does the hitting, ball is still in play
6.05h – after hitting or bunting a foul ball, the batter intentionally deflects the course of the ball in any manner 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 baseMust be avoiding a tag to enforce this rule.
Otherwise, player is allowed to run outside the three-foot line.
Batter is Out Rule 6.05 / 6.06
Rule 6.06 – Batter Out for Illegal Action
6.06a – when hitting the ball with one or both feet outside the batter’s box
6.06b – stepping from one batter’s box to the other with the pitcher in position and ready to pitch
6.06c – when the batter interferes with the catcher’s fielding or throwingBall is not automatically deadIf an out results from the catcher’s throw, then the
interference penalty is not enforced and the play stands
Batter is Out Rule 6.05 / 6.06
Batting:
BATTING OUT OF TURN Rule 6.07
Line UpP1P2P3 – last out of previous inningP4P5P6P7P8P9
Expected Line UpP4P5P6
BATTING OUT OF TURN Rule 6.07
BATTING OUT OF TURN Scenario #1
• P6 at the plate2B / 2S
• Appeal is made that P6 is not the proper batter BEFORE he completes his time at bat
- or -
• Offensive manager realizes the mistake
P4 replaces P6 at the plate and assumes the count2B / 2S
BATTING OUT OF TURN Scenario #1
P6 at the plateSingles into RF
Appeal is made that P6 is not the proper batter AFTER he completes his time at bat
BATTING OUT OF TURN Scenario #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 nullifiedOther advances are legal (steals)
Next batter is the batter whose name follows that of the proper batter (P5)
BATTING OUT OF TURN Scenario #2
P1 leads offSingles into RF
P5 steps up to the plate2B / 2S
Appeal is made that P1 was not the proper batter AFTER P5 receives at least 1 pitch
BATTING OUT OF TURN Scenario #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 TURN Scenario #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 batterP2 would replace P5 and assume the 2B / 2S
countP3 would follow
BATTING OUT OF TURN Scenario #3
Creates a permanent line-up change
BATTING OUT OF TURN Scenario #3
Infield Fly Rule
Inspire Leadership
Infield Fly Rule Rules 2.00, 6.05d, and 7.08f
Rule is to protect the offensive teamBut 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 “around the
diamond” by ordinary effort Runners on 1B and 2B or bases loaded
Umpire declares batted ball to be an infield fly Batter-runner is called out
Eliminates all force playsBase protects the runner hit by an infield fly
(but not in non-infield-fly situations)
Must be fair If the umpire is unsure, yell “If Fair, Infield Fly, Batter’s
Out”
Infield Fly Rule Rules 2.00, 6.05d, and 7.08f
If caught, play on as a normal situation If dropped, it’s like a “steal” situation.
Runners may advanced, but they’re not forced
The batter is not in the play (he is out)
Infield Fly Rule – 2 scenarios
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.
However, in a non-infield-fly situation, base does not protect the runner on a fair ball.
Infield Fly Rule
Play the part
Remember- You set the tone!
Realize what the kids see- so communicate well with the coaches
Don’t forget- it’s all about the kids!!!!!!
Interference
Interference Rules 2.00, 4.06, 5.09(b), 6.08(c), 6.08(d)
Offensive interferencebatterrunner
Umpire interferenceCatcher interferenceSpectator interference
Great effort kid!
An act by a member of the team at bat which interferes with, obstructs, impedes, hinders, or confuses any fielder attempting to make a playRunning into a fielder trying to make a
catchYelling at a fielder trying to make a catch
Offensive Interference
Only 2 waysInterference with catcher’s throw
delayed dead ballbenefits the defensive team
Umpire hit by a batted ball before passing a fielder immediately call a dead ball benefits the offensive team
Umpire Interference Rules 5.09(b), 5.09(f), 6.08(d)
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 basedelayed call by umpire
Catcher’s Interference
Obstruction
Obstruction Rule 7.06 (a) and 7.06(b)
Fielder’s Obstruction: When fielder is not making a play on the ball, the
runner has the right to the base-path. Delayed Dead Ball
Runner’s Obstruction: The fielder has the right to the ball, trumping the
runner’s right to the base-path. Dead Ball, Runner is Out, Batter and runners do not
advance
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 Ball Runners 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 Plate umpire interference unless runner is thrown
out – Rule 5.09(b) Batter interference of the catcher unless runner is
thrown out – Rule 6.06(c) if base runner is safe, return to the previous base
Batter called out for batting out of turn – Rule 6.07(b)
Dead Ball1 Base Awarded
Dead Ball 1 base awarded
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
Balk
Dead Ball 1 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) Fair batted ball strikes an umpire – Rule
5.09(f)
Dead Ball2 Bases Awarded From Time of Pitch
Dead Ball 2 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 Ball 2 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
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
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)
Appeals Rule 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.
Appeals Appealed 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
Failure to retouch properly – Rule 7.10(a) Missed base – Rule 7.10(b) Batting out of order – Rule 6.07
Appeals Types of Appealed Plays
Umpire Volunteer Program
Completion of Umpire WorkshopUmpire in 80% of games
Options Refund 100% of Spring registration fee
for 1 childApply registration refund to next ATLL
season• Spring / Fall
Donate the money back to ATLL
Umpire TrackingThe manager or representative from the
HOME TEAM should provide the names of the umpires that worked the game.
Date of Game *
Division *
Home Team
Name of Umpire*
Visiting Team
Name of Umpire*
Comments
Comments
*Send Confirmation Email to:
Rule Changes
See handout
QUIZ TIME
Question 1
Fielder in making catch has ball richochet off glove and against the body where said fielder traps the ball with arm. Is this a legal catch?
Answer 1
No
Rule 2.00 – A catch
Question 2
Foul rebounds from the catcher’s chest protector into the catchers glove without falling to the ground. Is this a legal catch?
Answer 2
No
Rule 2.00 – A Foul Ball(Similar to a Foul Tip)
Question 3
In a Little League baseball game, a batter squares around to bunt a pitch but does not move the bat towards the ball in flight. Would this be a strike?
Answer 3
No- unless pitch is in the strike zone
Rule 2.0 – A bunt
Question 4
Little League- Runner on third leaves too soon, batter hits fly ball to the outfield. Runner returns and tags up and then starts for home reaching there safely. Would the run score?
Answer 4
No
Rule 7.13 – ….base runners shall not leave their bases until the ball has been delivered and has reached the batter. The violation by one base
runner shall affect all base runners. Rule 7.18- Bases loaded any of the runners leaves a
base early. Batter hits a clean triple, but is thrown out at the plate trying to score after the
overthrow at third. Ruling: “Time” is called, the out stands return all runners to first, second and
third……
Question 5
Batted ball hits third base then goes into foul territory. Should the umpire rule this a foul ball?
Answer 5
No
Rule 2.0 – Fair ball
Question 6
Runner standing on first base. Batter hits a sharp grounder which hits the runner while on the base before that runner could move towards second. Would the runner be called out?
Answer 6
Yes- if batted ball is fair
Rule 5.09(f) –
Question 7
Runner going from 2B to 3B is hit by a fair batted ball before the ball reaches a fielder
The umpire calls the runner out.
Is the ball live or dead?
Answer 7
Dead
Rule 7.08(f) – Runner is Out
Question 8
Runners on 1B and 3B. Batter hits the ball fair and hit the base umpire.
Where should the base runners be placed? Batter 1B Runner 3B Runner
Answer 8
Batter – awarded 1BRunner on 1B – forced to 2BRunner on 3B – no force, remains at 3B
Rule 5.09(f) – Putting the Ball in Play – Dead Ball
Question 9
The CF catches a fly ball. But, while removing it from the glove to throw
it back into the infield he drops it. The umpire rules a legal catch.
Did the umpire make the correct call?
Answer 9
Yes
Section 2.00 – Definition of Catch
To them it’s the world
Remember who it’s all about!!!
Know “Make the Right Call” Casebook
Pick up your free copy and please read it
What ATLL is hoping the kids are saying at the end of the 2011 season:
“We can hardly wait for”
Great reputation- be proud to be a part
Thank you and have a great season