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LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL MECHANICS MANUAL Table of Contents Section 1 .............................................................................................................................. 1-15 No Runners on Base Positioning Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Outfield - Responsibilities The “Pause-Read-React” Technique: Determining When to Go Out Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Outfield - Base Umpire Goes Out Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Outfield - Base Umpire Does Not Go Out on the Ball Base Hits to the Outfield Rundowns Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Infield Ground Balls to the Infield Swipe Tags at First Base with No Runners On Foul Pop-Ups with No Runners On

Section 2 ............................................................................................................................ 16-28 Runner on First Base Only Positioning Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Outfield - Responsibilities Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Outfield - Coverage and Mechanics Base Hits to the Outfield; First-to-Third Responsibilities Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Infield Ground Balls to the Infield 2nd-to-1stt Double-Play Mechanic (Runner on 1stt only) Steals at Second Base Pick-offs at First Base, Rundowns

Section 3 ............................................................................................................................ 29-37 Runner on Second Base Only Positioning Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Outfield - Responsibilities Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Outfield - Coverage and Mechanics Base Hits to the Outfield Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Infield Ground Balls to the Infield Steals at Third Base Pick-offs at Second Base, Rundowns Time Plays

Section 4 ............................................................................................................................ 38-44 Runner on Third Base Only Positioning Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Outfield - Responsibilities Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Outfield - Coverage and Mechanics Base Hits to the Outfield Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Infield Ground Balls to the Infield Pick-offs at Third Base, Rundowns

Section 5 ............................................................................................................................ 45-52 Runners on First and Second Positioning Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Outfield - Responsibilities Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Outfield - Coverage and Mechanics Summary of Fly Ball Coverage With Runners on 1stt and 2nd Base Hits to the Outfield Working Area Infield Fly Situations Ground Balls to the Infield 2nd-to-1stt Double Play Mechanic (Runners on 1stt and 2nd) Steals with Runners at First and Second Pick-offs and Rundowns Time Plays

Section 6 ................................................................................................................................ 53-59 Runners on First and Third Positioning Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Outfield - Responsibilities Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Outfield - Coverage and Mechanics Base Hits to the Outfield Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Infield Ground Balls to the Infield Steals with Runners at First and Third Pick-offs and Rundowns

Section 7 ................................................................................................................................ 60-63 Runners on Second and Third Positioning Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Outfield - Responsibilities Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Outfield - Coverage and Mechanics Base Hits to the Outfield Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Infield Ground Balls to the Infield Pick-offs and Rundowns Time Plays

Section 8 ................................................................................................................................ 64-69 Bases Loaded Positioning Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Outfield - Responsibilities Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Outfield - Coverage and Mechanics Base Hits to the Outfield Fly Balls and Line Drives to the Infield Infield Fly Situations Ground Balls to the Infield Steals with Runners at First and Third Pick-offs and Rundowns

Section 9 ................................................................................................................................ 72-92 Signaling

THE THREE UMPIRE SYSTEM Sixty-Foot Diamond Section 1 ................................................................................................................................ 93-94 No Runners on Base

Section 2 ................................................................................................................................ 95-96 Runner on First Base Only

Section 3 ................................................................................................................................ 97-98 Runner on Second Base Only

Section 4 .............................................................................................................................. 99-100 Runner on third Base Only

Section 5 ............................................................................................................................ 101-103 Runners on first and Second

Section 6 ............................................................................................................................ 104-106 Runners on First and Third

Section 7 ............................................................................................................................ 107-108 Runners on Second and Third

Section 8 .............................................................................................................................109-111 Bases Loaded

THE FOUR UMPIRE SYSTEM Sixty-Foot Diamond 1.1 General Principles...........................................................................................................112 2.1 No Runners on Base........................................................................................................112 3.1 Runner on First Base Only..............................................................................................113 4.1 Runner on Second Base Only .........................................................................................113 5.1 Runner on Third Base Only ............................................................................................114 6.1 Runners on First and Second Base..................................................................................114 7.1 Runners on First and Third Base ....................................................................................115 8.1 Runners on Second and Third Base ................................................................................116 9.1 Bases Loadedd .................................................................................................................. 117

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SIGNALING

Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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PLATE UMPIRE

Signaling “OUT” • Mask always in left hand • Right arm creates right angle Signaling “SAFE” • Mask always in left hand • Arms outstretched and parallel to ground • Fingers together

Giving Count • Always use fingers to indicate count. Do Not use closed fists to indicate full count.

Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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STRIKE / BALL • • • • • •

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Always call “strikes” by the number. “Strikes” are called while coming out of your plate set position or standing upright. “Balls” are also called by the number. There is no visual signal for “balls.” “Balls” are called vocally while remaining down in the plate set position. Use an appropriate voice with your visual signal. “Strike 3” should be more emphatic than “Strike 2.” Regardless of your strike mechanic, keep you eyes on the ball as you call the pitch.

“Strike One”

“Ball Two”

Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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TAKING OFF MASK · Always use LEFT HAND to remove mask. · Grasp mask in lower left padded area. · Pull bottom of mask STRAIGHT OUT and Push STRAIGHT UP clearing the brim of the hat.

Step#1

Step #2

Step #3

“Wrong Way”

· Poor technique can obstruct your vision and cause you to lose sight of the ball momentarily. Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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FAIR / FOUL

...Indicates Fair Ball Down First Base Line... (NO VOICE) Pump “Fair” As Necessary

...Indicates Fair Ball Down Third Base Line... (NO VOICE) Pump “Fair” As Necessary

“FOUL!” If practical, you shall remove your mask for fair/foul decisions. Sometimes you will not have time to remove your mask (eg. screaming line drive down the line or bunt near the line that catcher pounces on). The closer the ball is to being fair or foul, the more emphatic the call. SELL THE CALL!

Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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GETTING HELP ON HALF-SWING “Did he go?”

“Yes, he did!” (Same as Out signal)

“No, he didn’t! (Same as Safe signal)

To avoid a serious communication problem, always ask for help with your left hand. Many problems can arise by using the right hand (the strike hand). Your partner may misunderstand your strike mechanic as a request for help and indicate that the batter “did not go” thus leading to a humiliating double call. Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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SIGNALING “PLAY”

“PLAY!”

Step #1

Step #2

After time has been suspended or to start the game, it is advisable for the umpire to signal “Play!”. The plate umpire should not call “Play!” until the pitcher has the ball in his possession, is on the rubber, and the batter is reasonably set in the batter’s box. This signal may be used to allow a hitter to get set. It cannot be seen as clearly as both arms raised and should not be routinely substituted for the better signal. Make sure your partner, the pitcher, and everyone else is aware that Time Is Out! This signal has the same impact as both arms high in the air.

OR

“TIME!” It is very important that everyone on the field knows when you have called “Time.” The clearest signal for you to use is both arms raised high into the air. This signal should be repeated by your partner whenever you stop play.

Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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THE SET POSITION

WRONG

RIGHT

The Set Position Shall: Be assumed by the Base Umpire before every pitch. Be assumed by all umpires before calling most plays. (Note: There will be situations that dictate a Standing Set.) Assuming the Set Position: Lower your seat; do not bend over from the waist. Place hands on knees or thighs; not inside legs. Keep your head up; do not drop the chin. Align elbows with arms. Relax your shoulders; dissipate the physical tension. Keep your weight forward in your stance. This enhances agility.

Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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THE “SAFE” MECHANIC

Making the “Safe” call “Safe!” It is imperative that the umpire is set to see each play. Whenever possible, it is advisable to assume the hands-on-knees set position. After the play is completed, the umpire initiates his safe call and returns to his set position.

Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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THE “OUT” MECHANIC

Making the “Out” call “He’s OUT!”

The hands-on-knees set position is advisable on all force plays in which the umpire has time to set up with no subsequent play possibility. The “out” signal should be accompanied by appropriate voice... louder and more emphatic on close plays and quieter, less demonstrative on routine plays.

Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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CATCH

On questionable plays in the outfield or infield, the umpire should always indicate whether or not the ball was caught. This is the only way runners and coaches are made aware of the status of the ball.

“That’s a catch! He’s Out!”

NO CATCH The No Catch signal is an emphatic safe call accompanied by the proper voice...”No catch! No catch!”

“No catch! No catch!”

Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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TIME PLAYS

Score that run... (pointing to plate)

Getting the attention of the official scorer

“Score that run...

...One run scores!” (pointing to press box)

If more than one run scored on the play, signal the number of runs scored to the press box.

OR After getting attention of the official scorer

“No run scores! No run scores!” (Repeat as necessary)

“Time plays” are plays which occur when a runner crosses home plate immediately before, during, or after another runner is declared out for the third out of the inning. It is important that the umpire anticipate the possibility of this happening and line up the runner approaching the plate with the potential play on the bases. If the play on the runner is not a force play, then it becomes umpire’s judgment as to whether or not the runner crossed the plate before the third out was made. The umpire should use the proper mechanics and signals to indicate to the official scorer whether or not the run scores. Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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ILLEGAL PITCH

“That’s an illegal pitch!”

Set Position

“Time!” (Do not call time until play resulting from the pitch has ended) The base umpire shall call the illegal pitch from his set position if the pitcher has assumed his position on the rubber. He shall point laterally and emphatically state, “That’s an illegal pitch!” If the pitcher is in the act of delivering the pitch or throwing to a base, the base umpire resumes his set position and prepares for the play. If the pitcher is not able to deliver the ball to a base or the batter, the base umpire shall call “Time!” and kill the play. Otherwise, the ball is still alive. Either umpire may call any illegal pitch. Once the illegal pitch has been called, the other umpire should echo the call. The plate umpire uses no visual signal. From his set position he declares, “That’s an Illegal Pitch!” and remains in his set position. After the play has ended, he calls time and enforces the illegal pitch penalty.

Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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GROUND RULE DOUBLE On the ground rule double the umpire should first kill the ball by indicating “Time!” He then raises two fingers to indicate a two base award.

“Time...

...That’s two bases!”

INFIELD FLY SIGNAL TO PARTNER

HOME RUN

“Home Run!” This signal indicates the four base award for the home run. Unlike the ground rule double, it is not necessary to indicate that the ball is dead.

No Voice This is a signal that is flashed between umpires as a reminder of the infield fly rule. If a fly ball is hit that an infielder can handle with ordinary effort, the umpires shall invoke the infield fly rule.

Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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FOUL BALL

Signal “Time” then point foul as you declare, “FOUL!”

A “foul” ball is first indicated by raising both arms and signaling “Time.” This kills all play and alerts the runners and coaches. The umpire then points toward foul territory. The arm and hand signals are accompanied by emphatic voice...”Foul!”

FAIR BALL

No voice is ever used to indicate that a ball is fair. By pointing into fair territory the umpire indicates fair ball.

Point fair (no voice)

Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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OBSTRUCTION / NO PLAY ON OBSTRUCTED RUNNER

...that’s OBSTRUCTION!” (Point to obstruction at time of occurrence.)

NOW...You Either:

“TIME...

OR

“You, stay right there!”

Unless a play is being made on the obstructed runner or the B-R is obstructed before reaching first base, the ball remains alive and in play.

Manual for the Two-Umpire System

“You, third base (or whatever base you deem appropriate)”

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OBSTRUCTION (Play Being Made On Obstructed Runner) AWARDING BASES

...that’s OBSTRUCTION!” (Point to violation)

“TIME...

...Third base!” (or whatever base you deem appropriate)”

“...You... (Pointing to obstructed runner)

“Time” is called immediately when a play is being made on a runner who has been obstructed. When a B-R is obstructed after hitting a fly ball, the ball shall not be immediately killed. If the catch is made, it shall count and the obstruction disregarded. If the B-R is obstructed after hitting a ground ball, the ball shall be killed immediately and the obstruction penalty enforced. Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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RUNNER INTERFERENCE (Runner Touched by Fair Ball)

“That’s Interference” (Point to violation)

“TIME!” (kill the play at the moment of interference)

“He’s Out!” (call the runner out)

...at this time, the umpire signals all runners to return to their original bases. Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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BATTER-RUNNER INTERFERENCE

““...That’s Interference...

“Time!...”

...The Batter’s Out!”

Unlike batter interference on a steal or pick-off attempt, interference by the batter-runner is cause for calling “Time” immediately and enforcing the penalty.

Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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BATTER INTERFERENCE ON STEAL ATTEMPT

“Time!” (Called as soon as runner is declared safe...)

“That’s Interference... (If runner on whom play is being made is declared out no further signal is necessary. The interference is disregarded. If the runner is safe, the following is required...)

“ “That’s Interference... ((Pointing to Batter)

...the Batter’s Out!” (After calling the batter out, you signal the runner back to his original base at the time of the pitch.)

Remember that the ball is not automatically “dead” at the time of the interference. If an out results on the catcher’s first throw, then the interference penalty is not enforced and the play stands. Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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SPECTATOR INTERFERENCE

Signal indicates spectator interference. (No voice) Plate Umpire Places the Runners.

“Time!” The moment a fan touches a batted or thrown ball or interferes in any way with a player fielding a ball the umpire shall (1) call time, (2) signal spectator interference, and (3) the plate umpire will make the proper award of bases. In the event that the plate umpire calls the interference behind the plate, the base umpire makes the appropriate award, if any.

DECLARING BATTED BALL AN INFIELD FLY

...The batter’s out!”

“That’s an infield fly... Ordinarily, either umpire may initiate the call of “Infield Fly!” However, on balls hit near the foul lines, the plate umpire is responsible for the initial call. When the signal is given by one umpire, his partner shall “echo” the call. The call should be given loudly and clearly so there is no confusion for the runners. Manual for the Two-Umpire System

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GAME TERMINATED

Signal to press box that game has been called. Once the plate umpire is given the home team line-up card, he assumes complete jurisdiction in suspending, resuming, or terminating play. If it becomes necessary to call a game, the umpire should use this signal to notify the official scorer. The official scorer will subsequently notify the fans.

EJECTION Make sure you do not contact anyone or come exceptionally close to anyone with your gesture. Be positive, strong, and aggressive but do not “showboat.” Keep your words simple, nothing cute like, “Hit the road! To the showers!” or “See ya later!” Maintain your composure and professionalism. REMEMBER, the most vicious and damaging arguments often occur after the ejection.

“You’re Gone!”

Manual for the Two-Umpire System

MANUAL FOR THE THREE-UMPIRE SYSTEM 60-FOOT DIAMOND

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