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Welcome To. 2012 Umpire Clinic. Doin’ It For The Kids Since 1972!. Umpire Clinic Topics. Introduction Umpire Set Up Pre-Game Conference During the Game Time Out Post-Game Tee-Ball Vs. Coach Pitch Questions & Answers. Introduction To Umpiring. Thank you for volunteering your time!

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  1. Welcome To 2012 Umpire Clinic

  2. Doin’ It For The KidsSince 1972!

  3. Umpire Clinic Topics • Introduction • Umpire Set Up • Pre-Game Conference • During the Game • Time Out • Post-Game • Tee-Ball Vs. Coach Pitch • Questions & Answers

  4. Introduction To Umpiring • Thank you for volunteering your time! • Umpire Schedule • Awards For Outstanding Umpires

  5. Umpire Schedule

  6. Umpire Set Up • All Umpires Check Field Assignments & Obtain Umpire Shirt From Shed If Needed • Home Plate Umpire Must: 1) Insure Field Is Set Up Properly 2) Count Players On Each Team 3) Get Both Teams Infield Time 4) Bring Game Ball & Game Record To Your Field From The Shed

  7. Home Plate Area Set Up

  8. Umpire Set Up • Base Umpires Must: 1) Decide Who Covers What Base 2) Decide Who Covers 2nd Base

  9. Pre-Game Conference • Verify Exchange Of Line-Ups • Ask About Special Needs Children • Call Official Start Time • Cover Ground Rules Regarding: 1) Thrown Bats (Warnings) 2) Extra Strikes 3) Ball Going Over/Under Fence 4) How You Will Call Time Out

  10. Pre-Game Conference • Ask Coaches If They Have Questions • Remind Coaches To Have Fun!!!!!

  11. During The Game-Home Plate Ump • Watch Play Of The Ball • What To Do If An Injury Occurs • Game Time/Official Game 1) Start Of A New Inning 2) If Injuries Occurred 3) What To Do If There Is A Tie

  12. During The Game-Home Plate Ump • Putting The Ball In Play 1) Foul Zone 2) Practice Swings

  13. During The Game-Home Plate Ump • Keep Track Of Score Every Inning 1) Make Sure Scorekeepers Agree 2) Avoid Lopsided Scores 3) Insure True Defensive Changes Are Made By Winning Team

  14. During The Game-Home Plate Ump • Keep The Game Moving • Keep An Eye On The Elements 1) Rain-Heavy Or Light 2) Lightning 3) What To Do If Game Is Delayed Or Postponed

  15. During The Game-Home Plate Ump • Dealing With Unruly Coaches & Parents 1) Coaches Must Control Their Team 2) Issue A Warning To The Head Coach 3) Get Board Member Involved 4) DO NOT BE INTIMIDATED!

  16. During The Game-Base Umps • Be In Position To Make Calls • Watch For Touching Of Bases • Watch Running Before The Hit • Running Outside The Baseline • Interference/Obstruction

  17. Intermission

  18. Time Out Rule-Quiz 1) Which of these is not a condition of time out? A) Any defensive player raises their hand and yells “TIME!” B) Any infielder raises their hand and yells “TIME!” C) An infielder with the ball raises their hand and yells “TIME!” D) The Head Coach of the defensive team yells “TIME!”

  19. Time Out Rule-Quiz 2) How many conditions have to be met for time to be called? A) One B) Two C) Three D) Four E) There are conditions for time to be called?

  20. Time Out Rule-Quiz 3) Who calls time? A) Defensive Coach B) Any Defensive Player C) Any Infielder D) The pitcher or catcher only

  21. Time Out Rule-Conditions Time is called by the home plate umpire when: • All runners, including the batter-runner, are no longer forced to advance, and

  22. Time Out Rule-Conditions 2) An infielder has control of the ball within the infield, and

  23. Time Out Rule-Conditions 3) In the umpire’s judgment, the lead runner has abandoned the attempt to advance to the next base, and

  24. Time Out Rule-Conditions 4) In the umpire’s judgment, the defensive team has abandoned the attempt to make a defensive play

  25. Post Game Duties • Sign both teams’ scorebooks • Give game ball to head coach of home team (both teams if Coach Pitch) • Fill out game report completely • Return game report, clicker, plate brush, and clipboard to shed • Get yourself a freeze-pop!!!!

  26. Tee Ball Vs. Coach Pitch Players TB: 12 on the field (minimum of 9) Maximum of 6 outfielders CP: 10 on the field (minimum 8) Maximum of 4 outfielders

  27. Tee Ball Vs. Coach Pitch Coaches-Offense TB: 3 allowed-2 base coaches and a batting coach CP: 3 allowed-2 base coaches and a coach- pitcher

  28. Tee Ball Vs. Coach Pitch Coaches-Defense TB: 3 allowed-2 outfield coaches and a bench/dugout coach CP: 2 allowed-1 outfield coach and a bench/dugout coach

  29. Tee Ball Vs. Coach Pitch Equipment TB: Catcher wears a helmet Only wooden bats used (up to 27 in.) CP: Catcher wears full gear Cups (or fem. Equiv.) recommended Aluminum bats are allowed that are marked T-Ball or Little League, with a maximum length of 28 in.

  30. Tee Ball Vs. Coach Pitch Batting TB: Multiple foul balls permitted Catcher positioned in catcher’s circle Umpire is positioned near the batter, off to the side Tee is positioned with the barrel of the tee in a zone extending, for the width of home plate, from the rear point of home plate to the front of batter’s box

  31. Tee Ball Vs. Coach Pitch Batting CP: Batters are allowed a maximum of 6 attempts to put the ball in play The batting tee will not be used For safety reasons, no warm up swings will be permitted Prior to 6th pitch, the home plate umpire will announce “Last Pitch”

  32. Tee Ball Vs. Coach Pitch Batting CP: If the ball is not put in play in 6 attempts, the batter is out unless the 6th attempt results in a foul ball. In this case, the batter will continue to bat until the batter misses the ball, does not swing, or puts the ball in play

  33. Tee Ball Vs. Coach Pitch Batting CP: Umpire is positioned off to the side, farther away than for tee ball Catcher is position behind the batter, at a minimum distance of a line to be marked behind home plate There is no foul zone arc in front of home plate.

  34. Tee Ball Vs. Coach Pitch Pitching TB: Pitcher must have 1 foot on the pitching rubber CP: The player-pitcher will be positioned with at least one foot within the dirt portion of the pitching area, but no closer to home plate than the pitching rubber

  35. Tee Ball Vs. Coach Pitch Pitching CP: The coach-pitcher must be a certified coach. Non-certified volunteers may be recruited to coach 1st or 3rd base The coach-pitcher will be positioned so that, upon completing the pitch, their lead foot does not touch or cross a line drawn 37’ from the back tip of home plate

  36. Tee Ball Vs. Coach Pitch Pitching CP: The coach-pitcher must wear a glove. Appropriate footwear should be worn. The coach-pitcher may not coach base runners in any way. 1st offense is a warning. Subsequent offenses will result in the lead runner being called out.

  37. Tee Ball Vs. Coach Pitch Pitching CP: The coach-pitcher must pitch overhand A batted ball which strikes the coach- pitcher is a dead ball. No pitch is counted. A batted ball that hits the pitching machine is a live ball and play will continue.

  38. Tee Ball Vs. Coach Pitch Pitching CP: A thrown ball striking the coach- pitcher/pitching machine is a live ball. After a ball is put in play by the batter, the coach-pitcher should crouch down, or, if possible, leave the field. A pitched ball striking a batter is a dead ball and counts as a pitch. The batter is not awarded 1st base.

  39. Tee Ball Vs. Coach Pitch Pitching CP: A coach-pitcher may be called for “interference” if, in the opinion of the umpire, he intentionally obstructs a fielder or makes contact with a batted ball. If this occurs, the batter is out and the runners return to their original bases.

  40. Tee Ball Vs. Coach Pitch End of a Play TB: The ball is returned to the home plate umpire. Prior to placing the ball on the tee for the next batter, the umpire will ask the defensive team if they are ready. After placing the ball on the tee, before the batter swings, the umpire will announce “Play Ball”.

  41. Tee Ball Vs. Coach Pitch End of a Play CP: The home plate umpire WILL NOT ask the defensive team if they are ready. The home plate umpire WILL NOT announce “Play Ball”.

  42. Tee Ball Vs. Coach Pitch End of a Play CP: After the play has ended, the ball will be returned to the player-pitcher, who will hand it to the coach-pitcher when the defensive team is ready. Prior to making a pitch, the coach- pitcher will hold the ball over his head to signify the start of the play.

  43. Review • Umpire and Concession Responsibilities: • Required To Provide 2 Umpires for Each Assigned Game • Each Team Is Required To Provide 3 Concession Workers for Each Assignment • All Must Be At Least 16 Years Old • Not Responsible To Cover Make-Up Games • CP Teams That Fail To Cover Shifts Will Not Be Eligible For Post Season Competition

  44. Review of Rule Changes for 2011 Please Review The 2012 By-Laws and Rule Book For Complete List of Changes for 2012. They Can Be Found In Your Scorebooks, Or On-Line at: www.bbtball.com

  45. Thank You For Attending The 2011 Umpire Clinic. Remember,

  46. Questions & Answers

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