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Game Management

Game Management. 2008 National Umpire School. Game Management. Five Factors of Successful Umpiring Preparation Knowledge of the Rules Mechanics and Technique Judgment Listening and Communicating. Game Management. Rules and Mechanics Tools of the Trade Rules Mechanics

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Game Management

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  1. Game Management 2008 National Umpire School

  2. Game Management Five Factors of Successful Umpiring • Preparation • Knowledge of the Rules • Mechanics and Technique • Judgment • Listening and Communicating

  3. Game Management Rules and Mechanics • Tools of the Trade • Rules • Mechanics • Judgment and Communication

  4. Game Management Rules and Mechanics • Good Mechanics = • Better Positioning = • Better Judgment + • Proper Game Management = • Less Problems

  5. Game Management Begins with YOU! Lead by Example.... • Arrive Early • Look the Part • Prepare • Establish a Rapport

  6. Game Management Preparation • Know and Understand the Dynamics of the Age Group Playing • Greeting Players and Coaches Upon Arrival – “First Impressions”

  7. Game Management Preparation and Rules Knowledge • Learn the Terminology of Softball – Terms are a Common Ground • Rules Knowledge = Confidence • Common Sense Application of the Rules • Preventive Umpiring

  8. Game Management Mechanics and Technique • Every Game You Work – Start Strong and Finish Strong • Hustle! Know Where You are Suppose to go • Timing – Slow Down • Use Crisp ASA Signals – Strong Voice

  9. Game Management Listening and Communicating • Maintain a Calmness that Encourages Approachability • Listen First, Then Listen Some More • Be Aware of your Body Language, Tone of Voice, Demeanor and “Field Presence”

  10. Game Management Listening and Communicating • Answer Reasonable Questions • Listen to Understand, Not to Respond • Shift Focus from Emotion to the Play – “What did you see?” or “What is it about the play that you think I missed?”

  11. Game Management Handling Difficult Situations • Coaches on the Field While on Defense • Arguing Balls and Strikes • Coach talks to the Wrong Umpire Initially on a Call • Coach Walks Half-way to “’Argue” a Call

  12. Game Management Handling Difficult Situations • Coach Bolts onto the Field Without Requesting Time (Live Ball) • Between Innings “Politicking” • Coach Talks to You about Your Partner’s Strike Zone or a Call Made by Him / Her

  13. Game Management When All Else Fails – EJECT • Know Where to Draw the Line • Eject When Necessary • Deal With Abuse Abruptly • Be Confident • Walk Away – Do Not Continue to Engage • Re-Focus, Get on with the Game

  14. Game Management In Closing…. • Develop Your Own Style • Be Adaptable • Be Consistent • Give Respect • Be Honest

  15. Game Management In Closing…. “MANAGE THE GAME, NOT THE INDIVIDUALS”

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