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2011 Introduction to RWLL Umpiring Simplified

Redmond West Little League . 2011 Introduction to RWLL Umpiring Simplified. March 14 , 2011. Scheduling, etc. www.arbitersports.com – umpire scheduling tool – Demo Uniforms - Shirts / Hats (free) Masks, shin guards, chest protectors, indicators, plate brushes In H1 umpire cupboards

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2011 Introduction to RWLL Umpiring Simplified

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  1. Redmond West Little League 2011 Introduction to RWLL Umpiring Simplified March 14, 2011

  2. Scheduling, etc. • www.arbitersports.com – umpire scheduling tool – Demo • Uniforms - Shirts / Hats (free) • Masks, shin guards, chest protectors, indicators, plate brushes • In H1 umpire cupboards • Reward - $5 at the snack shack before/after your game • Incentive program - tiered • Umpire stores • Honigs.com • Ump-attire.com • Risan • Athletic Supply (Kimmels)

  3. Philosophy • It’s not about you • It’s not about the parents • It’s not about the manager or coach • It’s not even really about baseball • It’s about kids and character development using baseball as a tool • Rule 1.01: Baseball is a game…

  4. Local Rules • RWLL – 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 outfield • RWLL – AAA Coach pitch for beginning of season • RNLL – Swinging the bat, may put an offensive coach in dugout for rest of game • 2 youth umpires on field, Home team should designate an “official” • Volunteer form

  5. Pregame: Gear • Hat • Shirt • Slacks • Belt • Indicator • Water • Ball bag • Mask • Chest Protector • Shin Guards • Cup • Plate shoes • Hat • Shirt • Slacks • Belt • Indicator • Water • Cleats/Turf shoes • Red Flag • Plate gear in the car! Plate Umpire Field Umpire

  6. Pregame: Partner • Meet 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.

  7. 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…

  8. Pregame: Field • Bases • Safety • Double first • Foul lines • Pitcher’s mound/rubber • Home run fence • Rainouts

  9. Pregame: Teams • Adults 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.

  10. Pregame: Equipment • Bats • 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 cracks • Catcher’s gear • Dangling throat guard • Gloves • Uniforms • Jewelry: watches, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, etc.

  11. Live ball/Dead ball • Ball 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).

  12. 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)

  13. …and the Pitch • It’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 ball • If 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.

  14. Umpire Infielder Line of Vision UmpirePositioning Diagrams The following Diagrams are derived from the publication “The Umpire in Little League” The “KEY” below is used on the following Diagrams: 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”. 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.

  15. Umpire One Base Umpire – Bases EmptyTake position along foul line in foul territory just back of the 1st baseman. Umpire One Base Umpire – Runner on 1stTake 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.

  16. Umpire One Base Umpire – Runner on 2ndTake 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 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.

  17. One Base Umpire – Runners on 1st and 2ndTake 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 Umpire Umpire One Base Umpire – Runners on 2nd and 3rdTake 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.

  18. Umpire One Base Umpire – Runners on 1st and 3rdTake 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. Umpire 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.

  19. 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 3rd base. 3rd Base Umpire 1st Base Umpire 3rd Base Umpire 1st Base Umpire 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.

  20. 1st Base Umpire 3rd Base Umpire Two Base Umpires – Runner on 2ndThe 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. 3rd Base Umpire 1st Base Umpire Two Base Umpires – Runner on 3rdThe 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.

  21. 1st Base Umpire Two Base Umpires – Runners on 1st and 2ndThe 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. 3rd Base Umpire 1st Base Umpire 3rd Base Umpire Two Base Umpires – Runners on 1st and 3rdThe 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.

  22. 1st Base Umpire Two Base Umpires – Runners on 2nd and 3rdThe 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 3rd base to see the pitched ball reach the batter and watch the runner on 3rd. 3rd Base Umpire 1st Base Umpire 3rd Base Umpire 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.

  23. Umpire Contacts Redmond West UICs • Allen Gear – kaagallen766@msn.com • Jeremy Gulley – jeremg@microsoft.com • Eric Christianson – modelereric@comcast.net Redmond North UIC’s • Drew Carlson – drewc@microsoft.com • Mike Bodach - michael.a.bodach@boeing.com Umpire alias – includes RWLL / RNLL UIC’s (all of us) - RWRN-UmpChiefs@redwestll.org

  24. Umpire Training • District 9 Training • District 9 Field Mechanics; Hartman Field 6

  25. Umpire Training • District 9 Training (cont) • District 9 Classroom; LWRC

  26. Check RWLL Website for the training schedule! • Thank you for volunteering!

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