Expectations of "A" Tier Umpires Complete Understanding and Consistent Application of the 2-Umpire System. Complete Understanding of the Differences in the High School and Professional Rules PLATE UMPIRE o Have the ability to walk on the field and be "In Charge" o Have the confidence to conduct your own game in the presence of a domineering manager(s). o Consistent slot positioning and head height throughout the game o Consistent proper handling of equipment (mask / helmet & indicator) o Consistent killing and putting ball back into play when required o Consistent proper mechanics on tag up situations with runner on second and third o Know responsibilities in all rundown situations o Consistent vocalization of foul balls that require it o Consistent execution of proper rotations o Consistent coverage when base umpire goes out STRIKE ZONE o Consistent application of strike zone throughout the game o Correct and consistent timing on call balls and strikes o Has the ability to call strike 3 to end the game, on the same pitch you called a strike in the first inning o Consistent vocalization on called balls and strikes BASE UMPIRE o Complete knowledge of base umpire responsibilities o Consistent application of the "Pause, Read, React" principal when going out o The ability to consistently position yourself with the proper angle and distance for each play including double plays o Have an ease fluidity of motion---getting into position ahead of the play without
Expectations of "A" Tier Umpires Complete Understanding and Consistent Application of the 2-Umpire System. Complete Understanding of the Differences in the High School and Professional Rules PLATE UMPIRE o Have the ability to walk on the field and be "In Charge" o Have the confidence to conduct your own game in the presence of a domineering manager(s). o Consistent slot positioning and head height throughout the game o Consistent proper handling of equipment (mask / helmet & indicator) o Consistent killing and putting ball back into play when required o Consistent proper mechanics on tag up situations with runner on second and third o Know responsibilities in all rundown situations o Consistent vocalization of foul balls that require it o Consistent execution of proper rotations o Consistent coverage when base umpire goes out STRIKE ZONE o Consistent application of strike zone throughout the game o Correct and consistent timing on call balls and strikes o Has the ability to call strike 3 to end the game, on the same pitch you called a strike in the first inning o Consistent vocalization on called balls and strikes BASE UMPIRE o Complete knowledge of base umpire responsibilities o Consistent application of the "Pause, Read, React" principal when going out o The ability to consistently position yourself with the proper angle and distance for each play including double plays o Have an ease fluidity of motion---getting into position ahead of the play without
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