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F5F5

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D – Slot

To the

right o

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Shortstop

D – Slot

To the

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Shortstop

B – Slotto the left of the

Second base

B – Slotto the left of the

Second base

A – Slot= Starting position

is 18-21ft/foul te

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A – Slot= Starting position

is 18-21ft/foul te

rritory

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C- Slot

To the

Left of

the Shortstop

C- Slot

To the

Left of

the Shortstop

No Man Area

No Man Area

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Runner on First Base Only

Runner on First Base Only

Runner on Second Base Only

Also applies to First & Second Base

Runner on Second Base Only

Also applies to First & Second Base

No Runner on Base

No Runner on Base

Runner on Third Base Only

Runner on Third Base Only

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18-21ft from First Base

Foul territory

20-30ft from First Base line20-30ft from

First Base line20-30 ft. from Second Base

20-30 ft from Third Base

20-30 ft from Third Base

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Also applies to First &Third Base.

Also applies to First &Third Base.Also applies when bases are loaded. Also applies when bases are loaded.

Also applies to Second & Third Base.

Also applies to Second & Third Base.

Runner on First Base only

Runner on First Base only

Plate Umpire: Responsibilities1. On batted balls to the infield leave to the left of the catcher moving up first base line to observe the play, then fade toward third base to cover the advancing runner.2. On steals where there is a wild throw at second base, pick up the runner advancing to third base, and be prepared to take the runner home.

Plate Umpire: Responsibilities1. On batted balls to the infield leave to the left of the catcher moving up first base line to observe the play, then fade toward third base to cover the advancing runner.2. On steals where there is a wild throw at second base, pick up the runner advancing to third base, and be prepared to take the runner home.

Field Umpire: Responsibilities1. Take a position about halfway between first and second base and outside the base line. This position will normally place the umpire two or three steps behind and to the left side of the second baseman

Field Umpire: Responsibilities1. Take a position about halfway between first and second base and outside the base line. This position will normally place the umpire two or three steps behind and to the left side of the second baseman

If the runner attempts to steal second, move toward the base staying behind the fielder. Should the throw be wild, move inside the base paths.

If the runner attempts to steal second, move toward the base staying behind the fielder. Should the throw be wild, move inside the base paths.

Plate Umpire Holding

Zone

Plate Umpire Holding

Zone

On base hits to the outfield, immediately come inside the diamond, buttonhook and take the batter-runner all the way to third base

On base hits to the outfield, immediately come inside the diamond, buttonhook and take the batter-runner all the way to third baseWill

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Routine Hit to an InfielderBU -MOVE INTO FAIR TERRITORY

2 to 3 step

BU -MOVE INTO FAIR TERRITORY

2 to 3 step

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PU - On infield hits, follow the Batter-Runner up the first base line (13 ft) observing the play, and be prepared to help your partner

PU - On infield hits, follow the Batter-Runner up the first base line (13 ft) observing the play, and be prepared to help your partner

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Base Hit Toward Straightaway Center Field or

Right of Center Field - “The Buttonhook”

Plate Umpire Holding

Zone

Plate Umpire Holding

Zone

Inside-outside Button-Hook

Theory

Inside-outside Button-Hook

Theory

Base Umpire - Assume the proper position in foul

territory 18-21 feet beyond first base

Base Umpire - Assume the proper position in foul

territory 18-21 feet beyond first base

On a play at First Base. The base umpire should move inside the diamond in the direction of the pitcher’s plate about 10-12

ft. from First Base

On a play at First Base. The base umpire should move inside the diamond in the direction of the pitcher’s plate about 10-12

ft. from First Base

Button-hook into the base making sure the runner

touches the base and watching for possible

obstruction.

Button-hook into the base making sure the runner

touches the base and watching for possible

obstruction.

Base Umpire: As the runner nears the

base, the runner is now your primary concern. Stay with the runner, if they advance.

Base Umpire: As the runner nears the

base, the runner is now your primary concern. Stay with the runner, if they advance.

BRBR

REMEMBER TO ALWAYS STAY WITH THE RUNNER if the runner rounds the bag and returns, STAY WITH THE

RUNNER

REMEMBER TO ALWAYS STAY WITH THE RUNNER if the runner rounds the bag and returns, STAY WITH THE

RUNNER

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PU - On infield hits, follow the Batter-Runner up the first base line (15 ft) observing the play, and be prepared to help your partner

PU - On infield hits, follow the Batter-Runner up the first base line (15 ft) observing the play, and be prepared to help your partner

PU – Move to the Holding Zone and be prepared to help your partnerPU – Move to the Holding Zone and be prepared to help your partner

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F6F6

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Plate Umpire Holding

Zone

Plate Umpire Holding

Zone

Runner on Second Base only

Runner on Second Base onlyStart 20 – 30 ft. from Second Base and no deeper

than 3 steps behind Shortstop. Start 20 – 30 ft. from Second Base and no deeper

than 3 steps behind Shortstop. BU should be closer to second base than third base

at the time of the pitch. BU should be closer to second base than third base

at the time of the pitch.

F1F1

Base Umpire Holding

Zone

Base Umpire Holding

Zone

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PU-Move inside the diamond about two-thirds of the way to third base, approximately 10 – 12 feet from the base, obtaining a 90 degree angle. Stop, read the play, then make the

call

Follow the throw to First Base by moving inside the diamond.

PU- Watch BR hit 1st base., and move directly up the Third Base

line in foul ground (Umpire holding Zone) for a possible play at

Third base

This Mechanics also applies to runner on

First and Second Base

This Mechanics also applies to runner on

First and Second Base

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Two-Umpire System Mechanics Plate Coverage

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Plate Umpire Holding

Zone

Plate Umpire Holding

Zone

Runner on Second Base only

Runner on Second Base only

F1F1

Base Umpire Holding

Zone

Base Umpire Holding

Zone

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PU- Watch Batter-Runner hit First base., and move directly up the Third

Base line in foul ground (Umpire holding Zone) for a possible play at

Third base

PU-Move inside the diamond about two-thirds of the way to third base,

approximately 10 – 12 feet from the base, obtaining a 90 degree angle. Stop, read

the play, then make the call

This is one exampleThis is one exampleBall hits to Third Baseman (F5)

Who throw the ball to the First Base (F3)

Ball hits to Third Baseman (F5) Who throw the ball to the

First Base (F3)

F5F5

Runner on second base advance to third after the throw to first.

First baseman throws to third in an attempt to retire R2, but the throw is wide

and travels into foul territory

When returning to home plate from a play at third base and the ball is in foul ground, remain inside the diamond and move parallel to the base line, to approximately 10 – 12 feet from home plate, obtaining a 90 degree angle the path of the runner

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F6

F3

Plate Umpire Holding

Zone

Plate Umpire Holding

Zone

Base Umpire Holding

Zone

Base Umpire Holding

Zone

Runner on First and Second Base.

Runner on First and Second Base.

On any ball hit to the infield, take the first throw unless it is to

home plate

On any ball hit to the infield, take the first throw unless it is to

home plate

If the first throw is to first or second base, any subsequent throw to third base is covered

by the plate umpire.

If the first throw is to first or second base, any subsequent throw to third base is covered

by the plate umpire.

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“D” POSITIONAnytime there is a

Runner on Third Base

“D” POSITIONAnytime there is a

Runner on Third Base

PU Holding

zone

PU Holding

zone

BU Holding

zone

BU Holding

zone

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F3

Plate Umpire Holding

Zone

Plate Umpire Holding

Zone

Base Umpire Holding

Zone

Base Umpire Holding

Zone

R

Runner on Second and Third Base

Runner on Second and Third Base

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Zone

Plate Umpire Holding

Zone

E

C

B

DA

CALLING POSITIONS FOR PLAYS AT THE PLATEAs a general rule, if the ball is put in play and the plate umpire remains in

Position “A,” the umpire is in the wrong position!

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Pivot is on top of the Pitching Plate

NP is Behind the Pitching Plate

Also with the 24 inch Lane

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Pivot is on top of the Pitching Plate

NP contact with the Pitching Plate

Also with the 24 inch Lane

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Pivot is on top of the Pitching Plate

NP is behind the Pitching PlateAlso with the 24 inch Lane

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Pivot is on top of the Pitching Plate

NP is Behind the Pitching Plate

Also outside the 24 inch Lane

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Pivot is on top of the Pitching Plate

NP is Behind the Pitching Plate

Also outside the 24 inch Lane

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Pivot not on top of the Pitching Plate

NP is Behind the Pitching Plate

Also outside the 24 inch Lane

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Pivot not on top of the Pitching Plate

NP is Behind the Pitching Plate

Also outside the 24 inch Lane

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Pivot is on top of the Pitching Plate

NP contact with the Pitching Plate

Also with the 24 inch Lane

Backward step totally outside

24 inch Lane

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