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MECHANICS
National Umpires
Association
In the 1, 2 and 3 man systems
Alignments
E on Rt Handed
E on Lt Handed
Batter or shallow
E for 3rd only
Batter
A
D
Shallow
Shallow
D
Deep
Deep
C
B
C
B
UIC
A
► Look
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
purposeful and confident.
► Hustle!!! Don’t walk from position to position.
► Don’t get too close (it explodes). Always trade angle
for distance!!!
► Stop to make a call & keep head still. (camera still)…
► Always watch the ball. Chest up to ball. (It will take
you to the play)…
► Take your time making a call. Make sure you get it
right. (Talk or consult rule book if needed…)
► Make multiple calls in chronological order…
► Don’t over commit (stay in WORKING AREA)…
► Don’t over sell the obvious calls. Sell the close ones.
ONE MAN MECHANICS
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ONE MAN MECHANICS
 HUSTLE!!!
 Do
the best you can…
 Try to get to the middle of infield with
multiple base runners.
 Remind catcher to stay down on pickoffs.
 Take a couple of extra steps before making
your call.
 Make calls quick (w/ multiple runners) in
case of next throw.
 With multiple calls, do them in chronological
order.
TWO MAN MECHANICS
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COMMUNICATION
PREGAME (while dressing)
► Fly
ball coverage. (The Vee)
► Touch & Tag responsibilities (UIC: 3rd &
home and U1 has 1st & 2nd)
► Bounding ball down the line (UIC up to front
edge of bag)
► Rotations (signals)
► Call balks if you see it (angles)
► Infield Fly signal…
► Help with ball in dirt (third strike or foul tip)
FLY BALL COVERAGE
No one on… (U1 in A) (trouble only)
U1
UIC
FLY BALL COVERAGE
With runner(s) on… (U1 in B or C)
U1
UIC
COMMUNICATION (cont)
Between Innings (keep game moving)
► Keep each other relaxed
► Talk about mechanics and communication
► Don’t talk about critical (heated) calls or
arguments
► Discuss any possible problems coming up
During play (can’t be too loud)
► Home plate umpire does most of the talking
(base umpire reacts)
► Except when field umpire is leaving the infield
or working in foul territory…
ROTATION SITUATIONS
How to rotate in a two man system…
► UIC
will come up about half way to 3rd in foul.
► Decide to commit to 3rd only if ball and runner are
coming to third…
► Don’t yell tell U1 until you are committed to third or
heading back home. COMMUNICATE ea. time…
► Flair into fair (infield grass) to make call @ 3rd.
► Be ready to rotate back home in case of overthrow.
(May have to call play at plate in fair territory.)
► UIC only makes calls on plays when runner is
coming into 3rd. If throw behind U1 has that call.
ROTATING TO THIRD
?
ROTATION SITUATIONS
There are 4 situations when UIC is
supposed to rotate to up to third base
►In two man, you must read. Only go if
the ball and runner are coming to third
►In three or four man you go all the
way up no reading (NO DECISION
MAKING!!!).
ROTATION SITUATIONS (cont)
Situation #1: No one on with a triple (HS)
► Signal: rotate hands or point to 3rd
► When: Batter Runner hits a triple
► Rotation: UIC man comes up to third on
ball hit to fence (stay foul, let ball and
runner take you into fair territory). Field
umpire needs to be prepared to cover home
on the in the park homerun.
COMMUNICATE!!!
May want to discuss this in pregame…
ROTATION SITUATIONS (cont)
Situation #2: 1st only (any outs) (All levels)
► Signal: rotate hands or point to 3rd
► When: on clean hit
► Rotation: UIC man comes up to third on
ball hit to outfield (stay foul, let ball and
runner take you into fair territory).
► Exception: Reverse rotate if ball hit down
right field line and UIC has to rule on diving
catch or fair/foul. COMMUNICATE!!!
ROTATION SITUATIONS (cont)
Situation #3: 1st & 3rd (any outs) (all levels)
► Signal: rotate hands or point to 3rd
► When: on clean hit
► Rotation: UIC man comes up to third on
ball hit to outfield (stay foul, let ball and
runner take you into fair territory). UIC has
to watch runner touch plate over his/her
shldr as moving up line.
► Exception: Reverse rotate if ball hit down
right field line and UIC has to rule on diving
catch or fair/foul. COMMUNICATE!!!
ROTATION SITUATIONS (cont)
Situation #4:
1st & 2rd (less than 2 outs) (all levels)
“BUMPING” (man to man coverage)
► Signal:
fist on fist and point to third
► When: on outfield fly ball with R2 tagging
► Rotation: UIC comes up to third on fly ball hit to
outfield (stay foul, let ball and runner take you into
fair territory). U1 will watch tag at second and
catch if in the Vee. If runner has third or no throw,
UIC should get back home. UIC should
communicate his/her location.
► Exception: Reverse rotate if ball hit down right
field line and UIC has to rule on diving catch or
fair/foul. COMMUNICATE!!!
TWO MAN MECHANICS
Plate Umpire (General Principles)
► Don’t get caught in the plate area unless
play is developing there. Move your ###!!!
► Fair/foul up to front edge of bag and beyond
if no umpire on line.
► Help with interference, pulled foot, tag or
overthrow at first on ground balls (with no
threat of play at home). End up on foul line
over half way to first. Move your ###!!!
(Follow overthrow into foul territory…)
► Stay on left side of mound during a DP,
watch for the force play slide rule at second.
TWO MAN MECHANICS: Plateman
Fair Foul…
TWO MAN MECHANICS: Plateman
Fair Foul…
If ball ends up past 1st, it is U1’s call.
UIC
U1
TWO MAN MECHANICS: Plateman
Help at first (move on overthrow)…
TWO MAN MECHANICS: A pos.
Plays at first: Double Play
U1
R1
Help with play at
first
UIC
Look for
obstruction
TWO MAN MECHANICS
Plate Umpire (Continued)
► On pop ups, get as far out as possible in
order to see the catch better. Do not run
directly at the catch (get a side view). Also
helps to cover if partner leaves. Move your
###!!!
► Plays at home should be called from 3rd to
1st baseline extended when possible (in the
slice). Start straight back & move according
to throw. Slowly circle the play as it
develops.
TWO MAN MECHANICS: Plateman
Get out as far as you can on flyballs…
TWO MAN MECHANICS: Plateman
Be prepared to take the runner…
TWO MAN MECHANICS: Plateman
Take plays at plate from slice of pie…
TWO MAN MECHANICS (cont)
Field Umpire: A pos. (on line, in foul, 10’ behind)
► Take plays at first at 90o w/ throw 20-25’ from
base. (do not get too close it explodes)…
► Call plays at 1st in foul territory when squeezed
by 2nd baseman (UIC has runner into 2nd).
► Call the toss from the pitcher (from A position
only) from just inside of foul line.
► Fair/foul over first and down line. Trail the ball???
► Go out & call catches in outfield on trouble balls or
fair/foul over your head. (PAUSE, READ & REACT.)
► Help with third strike in the dirt (point down).
TWO MAN MECHANICS: A pos.
Plays at first: normal, toss, or squeezed
U1
UIC
Pause, Read & React (applies to all)
This is the hardest skill to get right... You can’t
be wrong if you go out…
►Pause: (Is the ball in your area of responsibility?)
 Step in (toward plate). Helps partner’s read…
 Don’t be in a hurry.
►Read: (Five situations that you go on…)
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Line Drive at Fielder (go right away, no pause)
Fair or Foul…
Possible HR?
Multiple fielders converging on play…
Catch being made below the belt…
►React: (Go hard…Leave no doubt…)
 Get a side view of the catch (trade angle for distance)
(never run directly at the play)
 Stop to make the call…
TWO MAN MECHANICS: A pos.
Going out to the outfield:
Take an angle…
Get a side
view of catch…
U1
UIC
TWO MAN MECHANICS (cont)
Field Umpire: B/C pos. (edge of dirt to plate)
► Get to the working area w/ multiple runners
► Always chest up to ball (watch the ball).
► Help with third strike in the dirt (point down).
► Walk forward to make a pick off call at first.
► Trail the ball, not runner, into a stolen base. (move
forward & arc to the play)
► Arc to plays at third (steal or throw on bunt)…
► When calling catches in the Vee, move to the edge
of grass on trouble balls.
► Try to get tag ups, touches and the catch in the
same picture while working the Vee.
Working Area
From B & C position
Working Area
U1
U1
UIC
B & C Position Movements
Pickoff, Steal @ 2nd, Play at 3rd
U1
U1
UIC
THREE MAN MECHANICS
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THREE MAN MECHANICS
General Responsibilities
► See a balk call a balk.
► Move your ###!!! You run more in 3 man.
► General Rule: Keep an umpire on both ends of a
standard double play.
► For UIC… Rotate all of the way (no read).
► Once your out, stay out (unless U1 to plate for in
the park HR). Never cross dirt in HS from B or C.
► Only go out on trouble balls. Only go out from A
or D position. PAUSE, READ AND REACT. Give a
clear read… Leave not doubt (turn your back)…
► UIC has throwbacks into 1st only when no one on.
THREE MAN MECHANICS (cont)
Plate Umpire (UIC)
► Fair foul up to the bag (if umpire on the line) or
over the bag if base is unattended.
► If you rotate to third, rotate all the way (if all both
partners are in). U1 will have the plate. Rotate in
same situations as in two man.
► Has base touches at unoccupied base(s) (if they
turn back) and at home.
► You have tag at 3rd if U3 leaves or turns back…
► Has fly balls to foul line if no umpire is on that line.
► Still comes out and up line (45’ line) on plays at
first. Do not worry about force play slide rule.
► Check swings to umpire opposite of batter.
THREE MAN MECHANICS (cont)
First Base Umpire (U1)
A position (not too deep): poss. DP or no one on
► Fly balls to your side. (CF in & to you.) Only on
trouble balls. Otherwise call it from where you are
(hold up plate guy).
► Fair foul over your bag.
► Pick offs at first. (stay shallow) (20’ from bag) See
pitcher over inside of runner.
► Tags & touches at first.
► Calls at first (tail end of DP). May have to back out.
► Must cover plate if UIC rotates up to third (try to get
to point)
► Be in position to trail batter runner into 2nd if not in
reverse rotation situation. (signal: behind back)
► Pivot (or get to the middle) if U3 leaves…
THREE MAN MECHANICS (cont)
First Base Umpire (U1) (cont)
Deep B position: man on 2nd only or 2nd & 3rd.
► Fly balls in small Vee (1/4). (CF to RF coming
in) Do not leave infield grass (can in college).
► Pickoff and touches at second.
► Plays at 2nd or 1st.
► On plays at first, get as deep as you can
(toward normal play in A position)
► Help with third strike or foul tip in the dirt.
THREE MAN MECHANICS (cont)
Third Base Umpire (U3)
D position (not to deep): man on 2nd & 3rd,
3rd only, or no one on.
► Fly balls to your side. (CF to you.) Only leave
on trouble balls.
► Fair foul over your bag.
► Pick offs at third. (20 to 25’behind bag)
► Tags & touches at third.
► Calls & touches at second with no one on or
3rd only (& U1 leaves). You must rotate into
infield. It is very difficult to leave runner.
THREE MAN MECHANICS (cont)
Third Base Umpire (U3)
C position: man on 1st only (deep), 1st & 2nd,
or bases loaded.
► Fly balls in small Vee (1/4). (CF to LF in)
► Pickoff and touches at second.
► First play on infield at 2nd or 3rd.
► Steals at second & third.
► Watch for obstruction on DP (stay on it).
► Help with third strike in the dirt.
► You have throwback into first if U1 leaves
FLY BALL COVERAGE w/ on Lines
U1 in Blue, U3 in Red & UIC in no color
U1
U3
UIC
FLY BALL COVERAGE w/ U3 in C
U1 in Blue, U3 in Red & UIC in no color
U1
U3
UIC
FLY BALL COVERAGE w/ U1 in B
U1 in Blue, U3 in Red & UIC in no color
U1
U3
UIC
No one on
play at 1st from the infield
U1
U3
UIC
No one on
ball hit to outfield (no one leaves)
U1
U3
UIC
No one on
ball hit to outfield (U1 leaves)
U1
U3
You have
throwback…
UIC
No one on
ball hit to outfield (U3 leaves)
U1
U3
UIC
Man on First
Ball in Infield (DP)
R1
UIC
U1
Man on First
Ball Hit to OF (no one leaves)
R1
UIC
U1
Do not release until
R1 commits to 3rd …
Man on First
Ball Hit to OF (U1 leaves)
You have
throwbacks…
R1
UIC
U1
Man on First & Third
Ball in Infield (DP)
R1
R3
UIC
U1
Man on First & Third
Ball Hit to OF (no one leaves)
R1
U1
R3
UIC
Do not release until
R1 commits to 3rd …
Man on First & Third
Ball Hit to OF (U1 leaves)
You have
throwbacks…
R1
R3
UIC
U1
Man on First & Second
Ball in Infield (DP)
R3
R1
UIC
U1
Man on First & Second
Clean Hit to OF (no one leaves)
R2
R1
U3
UIC
U1
Man on First & Second
Hit to OF (U1 leaves)
You have tag
at 1st & 2nd…
Stay out…
R2
R1
?
Take runner into 3rd if
tagging (bump)…
UIC
Reverts to 2 man
U1
Bases Loaded
Ball in Infield (DP)
R2
R1
R3
UIC
U1
Bases Loaded
Clean Hit to OF (no one leaves)
R2
R1
U3
U1
R3
UIC
Back up so you can see
tag or touch at 3rd…
Bases Loaded
Hit to OF (U1 leaves)
You have tag
at 1st & 2nd…
Stay out…
R2
R1
U1
R3
Reverts to 2 man
UIC
Back up so you can see
tag or touch at 3rd…
Man on Second Only
Ball in Infield
Shallow up for
poss. steal…
R2
UIC
Man on Second Only
Clean Hit to OF (no one leaves)
R2
UIC
Man on Second Only (tagging)
Hit to OF
Don’t be afraid to call
from foul…
You have tag… If U3 leaves,
you take runner into 3rd…
R2
U1
UIC
Man on Second & Third
Ball in Infield (DP)
R3
R1
UIC
U1
Man on First & Second
Clean Hit to OF (no one leaves)
R2
R1
U3
UIC
U1
Man on First & Second
Hit to OF (U1 leaves)
You have tag
at 1st & 2nd…
Stay out…
R2
R1
?
Take runner into 3rd if
tagging (bump)…
UIC
Reverts to 2 man
U1
Man on Third Only
Ball in Infield
You are either into infield or out into outfield…
No runner responsibilities at 3rd…
R2
UIC
Man on Third Only
Clean Hit to OF (no one leaves)
R2
UIC
Man on Second Only (tagging)
Hit to OF
Don’t be afraid to call
from foul…
You have tag… If U3 leaves,
you take runner into 3rd…
U1
R3
UIC
Credits….
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