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Umpire Mechanics and Rules Clarifications

The following is designed as a resource for umpires with regard to the proper umpire mechanics, rules discrepancies, clarifications, and other important information with regard to umpiring.

Training tips and mechanics have been provided in part by a generous contribution from the Arizona Umpiring Academy.

Umpire Mechanics

• An Introduction

• Being Heard

• The Delayed Call

• Basic Umpire Signals

• Safe/Out

• Play/Time (coming soon)

• Fair/Foul (coming soon)

• Basic Umpire Stances

• Hands on Knees Set

• Standing Set

• Basic Equipment Procedures

• Holding the Indicator and the Mask

• Putting on the Mask

• Taking off the Mask

Rules Clarifications (coming soon)

• DYBA Mission Statements
• Baseball Essentials
• What is a catch?
• The Strike Zone
• Drop Third Strike
• In-field Fly
• The Balk
• DYBA Specific
• General
• League Specific
• Umpire Procedures
• Protection of Pitcher Guidelines
• Lightning Policies

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Last updated: 10/12/2008 05:38:19 PM