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4-umpire mechanics

4-umpire mechanics. The objectives of 4-umpire mechanics. Have an umpire at every base or close to every play Try to keep one umpire AHEAD of the lead runner If possible, “box” the runner between three umpires. Field Umpire Positions. Generally with Right-Handed batters. Generally with

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4-umpire mechanics

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  1. 4-umpire mechanics

  2. The objectives of 4-umpire mechanics • Have an umpire at every base or close to every play • Try to keep one umpire AHEAD of the lead runner • If possible, “box” the runner between three umpires

  3. Field Umpire Positions Generally with Right-Handed batters Generally with Left-Handed batters E E F B C A D A D

  4. Fair / Foul Coverage

  5. Someone goes out on EVERY fly ball Fly Ball Coverage

  6. Fly Ball Coverage U2 is OUT (in E or F)

  7. Same coverage used in 3-Umpire Mechanics Fly Ball Coverage U2 is IN (in B or C)

  8. Send lawyers, guns and money then continue reviewing the 4-man slides, there may be another code phrase to confirm In order to become playoff eligible, text Ed Leps the following words:

  9. Fly Ball Coverage When U2 is inside (in B or C) He STAYS inside U2 does NOT go out for a fly ball, leave that to U1 and U3

  10. If you GO OUT You STAY OUT

  11. If U1, U2 or U3 “goes out” Coverage in the infield reverts to 3-Umpire Mechanics

  12. U2 is the “KEY” for rotation when U2 is OUT (E or F)

  13. U3 is the “KEY” for rotation when U2 is IN (B or C) Just like 3-Umpire Mechanics

  14. If ANY umpire goes out on a fly ball……… Revert to THREE-UMPIRE Mechanics

  15. INFIELD Catch / No Catch U3 is OUT (in E or F)

  16. INFIELD Catch / No Catch U2 is IN (in B or C)

  17. Tagups and Touches U2 - IN (in B or C) Base Hit / Infield Hit

  18. Tagups and Touches U1 Goes Out U2 is OUT

  19. Tagups and Touches U1 Goes Out U2 is IN

  20. Tagups and Touches U2 Goes Out

  21. Tagups and Touches U3 Goes Out

  22. Go to the “Open” umpire U1 for RIGHT handed batters U3 for LEFT handed batters CHECK SWINGS

  23. NO Runners

  24. E Umpire Positions NO Runners

  25. No Runners U1 goes OUT

  26. No Runners U2 goes OUT

  27. No Runners U3 goes OUT

  28. No Runners Base Hit

  29. No Runners Hit to Infield

  30. Runner on First

  31. Runner on First Umpire Positions

  32. Runner on 1st U1 goes OUT

  33. Runner on 1st U3 goes OUT

  34. Runner on 1st Base Hit

  35. Runner on 1st Infield Hit

  36. Runner on Second

  37. Runner on Second Umpire Positions OptionalPosition “F”

  38. Runner on Second U2 in “B” U1 Goes Out

  39. Runner on Second U2 in “B” U3 Goes Out

  40. Runner on Second U2 in “B” Base Hit

  41. Runner on Second U2 in “B” Infield Hit

  42. Runner on Second U2 in “F” U1 Goes Out

  43. Runner on Second U2 in “F” U2 Goes Out

  44. Runner on Second U2 in “F” U3 Goes Out

  45. Runner on Second U2 in “F” Base Hit

  46. Runner on Second U2 in “F” Infield Hit

  47. Runner on Third

  48. With a Runner on 3rd only, U2 should ALWAYS be on The 3rd base side of the field Runner on Third Umpire Positions

  49. And here’s why….

  50. Runner on Third Fly Ball to Shallow Left Field less than 2 outs

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