2011 Introduction to RWLL Umpiring Simplified

March 14, 2011

Redmond West Little League

2011 Introduction to RWLL Umpiring Simplified

2RWLL Simplified Umpire Training

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PhilosophyIt’s not about youIt’s not about the parentsIt’s not about the manager or coachIt’s not even really about baseballIt’s about kids and character

development using baseball as a toolRule 1.01: Baseball is a game…


Local RulesRWLL – 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 outfieldRWLL – AAA Coach pitch for beginning of

seasonRNLL – Swinging the bat, may put an

offensive coach in dugout for rest of game2 youth umpires on field, Home team

should designate an “official”Volunteer form

Pregame: Gear

Plate Umpire Field Umpire

HatShirtSlacksBeltIndicatorWaterBall bagMaskChest ProtectorShin GuardsCupPlate shoes

HatShirtSlacksBeltIndicatorWaterCleats/Turf shoesRed FlagPlate gear in the car!


Pregame: PartnerMeet 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.

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…


Pregame: FieldBases

Safety Double first

Foul linesPitcher’s mound/rubberHome run fenceRainouts


Pregame: TeamsAdults 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.


Pregame: EquipmentBats

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 cracksCatcher’s gear

Dangling throat guard

GlovesUniformsJewelry: watches, bracelets,

earrings, necklaces, etc.


Live ball/Dead ballBall 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).


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)


…and the PitchIt’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 ballIf 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.


UmpirePositioning DiagramsThe following Diagrams arederived from the publication

“The Umpire in Little League”The “KEY” below is used on the

following Diagrams: Umpire

Infielder

Line of Vision

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.

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”.


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

One Base Umpire – Runner on 1st Take 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.

Umpire

Umpire


One Base Umpire – Runner on 2nd 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

runner on 2nd.

Umpire

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.


One Base Umpire – Runners on 1st and 2nd

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 and 2nd

One Base Umpire – Runners on 2nd and 3rd

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 2nd and 3rd.

Umpire

Umpire


Umpire

One Base Umpire – Runners on 1st and 3rd 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 and 3rd.

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.

Umpire


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 3 rd base.

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.

1st BaseUmpire

1st BaseUmpire

3rd BaseUmpire

3rd Base Umpire


Two Base Umpires – Runner on 3rd The 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.

1st BaseUmpire

1st BaseUmpire

3rd BaseUmpire

3rd Base Umpire

Two Base Umpires – Runner on 2nd The 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.


Two Base Umpires – Runners on 1st and 2nd The 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.

1st BaseUmpire

1st Base Umpire

3rd BaseUmpire

3rd BaseUmpire

Two Base Umpires – Runners on 1st and 3rd The 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.


Two Base Umpires – Runners on 2nd and 3rd The 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 3 rd base to see the pitched ball reach the batter and watch the runner on 3 rd.

1st BaseUmpire

1st Base Umpire

3rd BaseUmpire

3rd BaseUmpire

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.


Redmond West UICsAllen Gear – [email protected] Gulley – [email protected] Eric Christianson – [email protected]

Redmond North UIC’sDrew Carlson – [email protected] Mike Bodach - [email protected]

Umpire alias – includes RWLL / RNLL UIC’s (all of us) - [email protected]

Umpire Contacts

mailto:[email protected]







District 9 Training District 9 Field Mechanics; Hartman Field 6

Umpire Training

Corse Date Time Location Description

Field Training 110 SAT March 12 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hartman Park Fields

110: Base mechanics, start positions, basic rotations, making calls.

Field Training 210 SAT March 12 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hartman Park Fields 210: Handling special situations

Field Training 210 SAT March 19 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Hartman Park Fields

This is a repeat of the 3/12 session, but with the times for 110 and 210 reversed.

Field Training 110 SAT March 19 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Hartman Park Fields

This is a repeat of the 3/12 session, but with the times for 110 and 210 reversed.

RWLL Midseason Field Training SUN May 1 9:00 AM - 12:00 Hartman Park

Field (5 or 6)Basic Field Training - new umpires, midseason tuneup. (some plate)


District 9 Training (cont) District 9 Classroom; LWRC

Umpire Training

Course Type of Class Date Time Location Description

Umpire 101 Classroom WED March 9 6:00 - 9:00 PMLWSD - Resource Center

Introduction to Umpiring: Working the bases.

Umpire 102 Classroom THU March 10 6:00 - 9:00 PMLWSD - Resource Center

Introduction to Umpiring: Working the plate.

Umpire 103 Classroom FRI March 11 6:00 - 9:00 PMLWSD - Resource Center

Introduction to Umpiring: Playing Rules.


Intermediate Umpiring: Working as a team.

Umpire 202 Classroom FRI March 18 6:00 - 9:00 PMLWSD - Resource Center

Intermediate Umpiring: The rest of the rules.

Umpire 301 Classroom TUE March 22 6:00 - 9:00 PMLWSD - Resource Center

Advanced Umpiring: Game management.


Repeat: Introduction to Umpiring: Working the bases.


Check RWLL Website for the training schedule!

Thank you for volunteering!

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2011 Introduction to RWLL Umpiring Simplified