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Welcome 2018 C CCSUA/ A/ASSIGNORS MEE EETI TING CALIFOR ORNIA C COL OLLEGI GIATE TE SOFTB OFTBALL UMPIRES A ASSOC OCIATI TION CCSUA/Assignors Joanne Venditto Terry Ching Tony Cooper Jim Johnson Bruce Helsing John Bennett
CALIFOR ORNIA C COL OLLEGI GIATE TE SOFTB OFTBALL UMPIRES A ASSOC OCIATI TION
Joanne Venditto Terry Ching Tony Cooper Jim Johnson Bruce Helsing John Bennett – Mary Nutter tournaments
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Like your pre-game meeting - ground rules
umpire voice
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Agenda
Welcome and Announcements Tool Box Crewness Game Management Communications with Coaches Slow the Game Down Warnings Transparency Mechanics Rules Conference Policies Speed Up Rule for CC/NAIA/D3
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NEXT – ASSIGNORS PRESENTATION
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Potential for increased conflict with coaches and
players
More potential for warnings and possible ejections Lack of concentration by the officials Longer matches Bad for participants & fans Disjointed play that lacks flow and is full of
delays, discussions and questions….
…is to improve our Presence and
Demeanor
….To improve the conversations w hen w e
encounter a confrontation
As an officiating team w e w ill consistently
project ourselves as calm and confident professionals
BRING YOUR TOOL BOX TO EVERY CONTEST
A Scale to weigh the situation (are we working in the gray area of the book)? A Thermometer to measure the temperature of the situation?
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Sandpaper – to smooth out the rough discussion Megaphone –
Tone of your voice – Inflection in your voice
Mirror – Body Language Hearing Aid – LISTEN!!!
Your knowledge of the terms in the rule book and the pitch of your voice when talking to a coach or player is your key to success in dealing with any confrontation
What’s in your Tool Box?
John Baca
CCSUA - January 2017
Sue Sawyer Smokey Edds Dan C0wan
CCSUA - January 2017
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– Po sitive d e po sit (Nic ke l in the e mo tio na l b a nk a c c o unt) – Ad d re sse s the b id (d o e s no t me a n g ive in to ..) Diffuse s situa tio n – L
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– No t po sitive , b ut no t ne g a tive – Do e sn’ t a d d re ss the b id , a c t like no thing wa s sa id o r ha ve to re mo ve yo urse lf
fro m a situa tio n. L e a rn to d ise ng a g e .
– No lo ss o f e mo tio na l c o ntro l
– Ne g a tive withd ra wa l fro m e mo tio na l b a nk a c c o unt – Ag ita te s the situa tio n – L
Awa y
– the true me a ning b e hind the wo rd s.
c o ntinue d e ng a g e me nt a nd re pa ir.
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Whe n you “tur n towar ds” bids, the bidde r he ar s:
– I’ m inte re ste d in wha t yo u ha ve to sa y. – I he a r yo u. – I und e rsta nd yo u (o r wo uld like to ). – I’ d like to he lp yo u (whe the r I c a n o r no t). – I a c c e pt wha t yo u ha ve to sa y (e ve n if I d o n’ t a c c e pt a ll yo ur b e ha vio r).
As bids ge t mor e c omplic ate d, so will the natur e of tur ning towar d.
*Training 2017-2018 Season PAC-12 Umpire Meeting Other *Training 2016-2017 Season Training Other Game Management - Coach Interactions (HUDL Videos)
K no wing ho w yo u Bid, a nd re c o g nize b ids.
kno w a b o ut ho w I ma ke b ids?
a t re c o g nizing the diffe re nc e b e twe e n ve rb a l a nd no n-ve rb a l b ids?
turn a wa y o r a g a inst mo re o fte n tha n I turn to wa rds?
g e t b e tte r a t turning to wa rds?
Que stio ns?
start time
– More than once…
Uniform Plate Stance Equipment Movement & Management Positioning & Calling Responsibility
Pushmi mi-Pully llyu COMMUNICATE
Fact – We will lose focus We will identify when and why We will regain focus, note how We will share during postgame Playing this game will help the crew stay focused
Send a CREW text: “Home safe, run scored, BALL GAME”
CCSUA Annual Meeting January 7, 2018
Jim Sanderson Smokey Edds
In Focus
Strike zone – and last 5 years Crewness Getting the call right
Two-umpire mechanics
Starts on page 381 - 467
Out, Strike – hammer! Safe – also used for No Infraction Foul ball – not for obvious, no ball status Point – indicate or sell an abnormality in the play
Use it but do not overuse it
Infield fly - PU Umpire-to-umpire
Two-out indicator (revised) and Timing play (new) Third strike not caught – base and plate
Essential Concepts
Know where you would like to be on any given play Work ahead of the play
Read the play; move to the most likely play Arrive ahead of the play and STOP
Keep elements in front
Ball, base, runner, fielder
Adjust to the individual play
Primary position…then calling position if necessary Must see the elements as they change during the play
Essential Concepts -2
Efficient movement
Start and end all movement in control Use crossover steps - not side-to-side or back-pedaling Choose a position before moving
Move directly to it, no looping Achieve angle first, then adjust distance
Discipline and control your body
Pre-pitch preparation
Where are the runners How many outs and what is the count Check swing Pickoff play, steal, wild pitch/passed ball Do I chase? Infield hit - bunt, grounder, line drive Outfield hit - fly, single, gapper, tag-up responsibility
Every Game
Angle – 90o for tag, throw, and 1b force play (30o-50o) Distance
Primary position - force play no closer than 18’, tag play 3-10’ Calling position - adjustment to play, secondary positions
Holding areas
Circle, 3b/plate POP – rarely used in the 2-umpire system
Movement
Parallel movement, efficient movement Commitment to the play, rhythm, timing
Comportment
Body language, signals, crewness, Game management, handling conflict
Call in your area; observe in all other areas
Thinking umpire Working outside the diamond Working between pitches Dropped third strike Tag-up responsibilities
Working Outside
If the ball is inside the diamond
– Umpire is outside
If the ball is outside the diamond
– Umpire is where he needs to be to do his job – Probably outside – Maybe inside – Maybe neither in nor out but simply in a good position
Not mandatory
– Based on individual circumstances of the play – Should NOT be “always outside”
Benefits of Working Outside More time to “Read”
– Don’t just move at the crack of the bat
Time to “Process”
– Can actually see what is happening – Don’t have to figure out what happened after button-hooking
Ability to “Choose Your Action”
– Don’t have to play catch-up – Don’t have to settle for inferior position
Working Between Pitches What Umpires Do On A NON BATTED BALL
Move out of the set position Watch the ball and the catcher’s movement Move and remain ready for a play
Working Between Pitches 2-Umpire
Always move out of set position Move to primary position
– STOP, read play and adjust if necessary
One runner on – easy Multiple runners
– Pages 431, 441, 449, 459
Tag-Ups
BU has 1b and 2b PU has 3b If R2 or R1R2
PU has R2 to 3b
If R2R3 or BL
If R3 tags BU has R2 to 3b If R3 stays, PU has 3b, BU has 2b
– Both umpires commit to their base!
And Some More…
Going for help
– If missing a piece, go unsolicited prior – Ask partner what you need to know – Follow with final call/signal
Plate stance choices
Plate Umpire
Help with pickoff, steal
Trail BR with R0 or R1, only if play at 1b
With R0 15’, with R1 no more than 10’
Multiple runners
All plays on lead runner at 3b & touching 3b
Except - imminent play at plate; catcher/cut-off throws to 3b Start moving to 3b/holding area as soon as you determine no play at plate
Watch runner touch plate while moving to 3b or holding area
Base Umpire
Plays on BR at 3b and BR touching 3b
Exception: R0: if BR stops at 2b or throw to 2b
Chasing - if tough call for PU (use common sense )
May return, but RARE
Starting positions
R0 (A position): on 1b line no closer than 18’, walking with the pitch R1 (B position)
No closer to 1b than 15' No farther than midpoint between 1b and 2b in a set position behind F4
All other situations (C position)
Behind F6, the middle 30’ in a set position
For B and C, have a reason for where you start
Base Umpire
Single/extra base hit
Stay outside???, read ball/fielders
Glance BR and R1, fielder/ball, BR and R1, fielder/ball
Read & get to priority play Ready to help PU with R1 at 3b
Lots of possible secondaries
Can you get back outside? Keep reading play until it is over
Pickoff = parallel or intersections Between inning position – don’t give it up-no more than 15’ where grass
starts in front of the outfielders
Bracket fly ball with R0 only - your call if play facing you PU holds when partner is moving to next position Communication (verbalize!)
What happens when you do not hear partner?
– Common sense and intent
– Time between innings, conferences – (6.7, 6.12, Guidelines)
– Do not advance runners – Two exceptions (10.8)
batter’s box
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