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Tuesday, January 26, 2010
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2010 CCA Softball Umpires Manual |
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Online: Go to referee.com or click on this link: http://www.pubservice.com/RIStore/
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Cost: $19.95
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Statements in manual conflict with rulebook. Enforce what is in the rulebook!
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Monday, November 23, 2009
Home Run
After an out-of-the-park home run during which a base umpire chased, the remaining base umpire should take the batter-runner to within 10 feet of third base to establish credibility should there be an appeal for missing the base.
Then the umpire (if it is 1U) should jog diagonally across the field, behind the pitcher, heading for his/her next starting positionMore...
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Sunday, November 22, 2009
Walking the Line
Mechanics for walking the line at first base with no one on or a runner on third only and at third base with no one on.
We DO want the umpire moving even if only slightly – as opposed to standing still and just dropping set.
When the umpire ends the walk, we want him/her in a safe and readyMore...
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
Force Outs at Second Base
There is no new mechanic on the FORCE play at second base. There is no specified X to go to on a FORCE at second base or, for that matter, any other base.
On any FORCE play the optimum angle is perpendicular or ninety degrees to the path of the flight of the ball. In most situationsMore...
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Friday, November 20, 2009
Umpire Jewelry
Acceptable:
Small discreet studs earrings, no more than one per ear.
Small tight-to-the-ear loops.
One necklace which MUST be, and remain at all times, tucked in the uniform shirt. No choker style necklaces.
Not Acceptable:
Wristwatches
Any type of bracelett
Anything that dangles, sparkles, or draws attention to the umpire
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Thursday, November 19, 2009
When to Call and/or Signal Foul
College umpires generally do not call or signal obvious foul balls. A problem may be developing due to the subjectivity of what is obvious and to whom it is obvious. There is not a problem with the philosophy of the mechanic but rather with a lack of sufficient defining parametersMore...
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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
When a Batter Walks with No Other Runners on Base
Although there is no specific mechanic nor any real responsibility for the plate umpire when the batter walks, the plate umpire must be alert and watchful (and be perceived as alert and watchful i.e. not looking atMore...
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Tuesday, November 17, 2009
What X Should I Go To?
The main and ultimate purpose of the manual is to provide the fundamental proven disciplines and concepts of good umpiring. Although it gives many generic and some specific examples, its intent is not, and never will be, to tell an umpire where to go and what to do on eachMore...
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Monday, November 16, 2009
Working Between Pitches as U1 Counter-rotated
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With runners on first and third - Work hard and commit fully to a possibly pick-off on R1.
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With a runner on second and not first - Work hard and commit fully to a possibly pick-off on R2.
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With runners on first
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Sunday, November 15, 2009
10 X 10 at Third?
When choosing a position umpires are encouraged, nay, exhorted to consider the advantages, disadvantages, and risks involved, weigh the trade-offs, then make an informed choice. We may disagree with the umpire’s weighting and point out why it is not the best choice, but the umpire will not be reproved if he/sheMore...
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
When to Set
There seems to be some misunderstanding of when a base umpire should be in a set/ready-set position (either are acceptable so long as the umpire appears ready and alert).
Whenever there are runners on base, all base umpires should be set prior to the pitch. There is only ONEMore...
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Friday, November 13, 2009
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