ONE UMPIRE MECHANIC MINNESOTA SOFTBALL RESPONSIBILITIES OF A

ONE UMPIRE MECHANIC MINNESOTA SOFTBALL

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SINGLE UMPIRE Starting position is in the slot behind the plate On a batted ball, or a play that develops move from behind the plate to the best position for any play – usually in the infield § § Understand the players and the game Use USA Softball mechanics…. . hustle Priorities…always work in priorities Read players to help make the call stop, read the play, make the call

BASE MECHANICS Where is the ball? Hustle To get a good angle! Proper distance! Stop, read the play, make the call

BASE MECHANICS Position is about angles and better understanding where you need to be to see the play. Learn to READ the play – HUSTLE! The elements of the play will dictate your position.

FORCE PLAYS – “FAIR GROUND THEORY” 90 degrees to the throw Maintain proper distance Watch the fielder field the ball Square to the play Watch the ball – check the runner(s) Let the ball take you into the play Stop, read the play, make the call

PRINCIPLES – TAG PLAYS 90 -degree angle with the path of the runner Leading edge of the base

1 UMPIRE NO RUNNER PLAY AT 1 ST

1 UMPIRE RUNNER ON FIRST BASE HIT

1 UMPIRE RUNNER ON FIRST DOUBLE PLAY

1 UMPIRE RUNNERS ON FIRST & SECOND

1 UMPIRE BASES LOADED FORCE @ HOME

1 UMPIRE DOUBLE

1 UMPIRE TRIPLE

1 UMPIRE HOME RUN

OUT! 1 UMPIRE FLY OUT

SINGLE UMPIRE FLY BALL SITUATIONS You have all fly ball calls You hall tag-ups and advancements Prioritize § Fair / Foul § Catch / No Catch § Keep all runners in front of you Hustle and be in position for all calls It is only YOU on the diamond