2011 Umpiring C.C.S.A.

Agenda 2006 Season2006 Season Umpiring 101Umpiring 101 The Rules (& stuff)The Rules (& stuff) Umpiring TestUmpiring Test QuestionsQuestions Agenda 2011 Season2011 Season IntroductionIntroduction New RulesNew Rules The Softball FieldThe Softball Field TerminologyTerminology QuestionsQuestions

Your 2011 Umpiring Committee Head: Willie KwanHead: Willie Kwan Assistants: Nathan Tenefrancia, Roland Chan, Jack WeiAssistants: Nathan Tenefrancia, Roland Chan, Jack Wei Advisors: Adrian LauAdvisors: Adrian Lau

You are expected to umpire all 5 of your games (your team receives points)You are expected to umpire all 5 of your games (your team receives points) If you can’t umpire your games for any reason, it’s your responsibility to find alternate umpiresIf you can’t umpire your games for any reason, it’s your responsibility to find alternate umpires Why Umpire?

Qualities of a Good Umpire Knowledge of the RulesKnowledge of the Rules PunctualPunctual Attentive & Always AlertAttentive & Always Alert Loud, Clear & EnthusiasticLoud, Clear & Enthusiastic Fair & JustFair & Just Assume Control of GameAssume Control of Game Assume Good Field PositionAssume Good Field Position Open to Discussion & Be HumbleOpen to Discussion & Be Humble

Agenda 2006 Season2006 Season Umpiring 101Umpiring 101 The Rules (& stuff)The Rules (& stuff) Umpiring TestUmpiring Test QuestionsQuestions Agenda 2011 Season 2011 Season  Introduction Introduction  New RulesNew Rules The Softball FieldThe Softball Field TerminologyTerminology QuestionsQuestions

New Rules Pitcher’s Line Moved from 30 feet to 40 feetMoved from 30 feet to 40 feet

New Rules 150 Line 150 feet from home plate, this line is an imaginary line arcing through outfield from one foul line to the other150 feet from home plate, this line is an imaginary line arcing through outfield from one foul line to the other Rovers and outfielders cannot be positioned in front of 150 line at the start of playRovers and outfielders cannot be positioned in front of 150 line at the start of play

New Rules Pylons Home teams are now required to bring 2 pylons per gameHome teams are now required to bring 2 pylons per game This acts as an equipment and failure to provide pylons will result in the same penalties as not providing other equipmentsThis acts as an equipment and failure to provide pylons will result in the same penalties as not providing other equipments

New Rules Alternating batter Alternating batters has replaced substitution. Substitution is now ONLY limited to injury substitutionAlternating batters has replaced substitution. Substitution is now ONLY limited to injury substitution Two players can share a batting slot; however, at-bats must be alternatingTwo players can share a batting slot; however, at-bats must be alternating

New Rules Alternating batter (con’t) Two players can share a batting slot; however, at-bats must be alternating. No batter bats 2 consecutive at-batsTwo players can share a batting slot; however, at-bats must be alternating. No batter bats 2 consecutive at-bats If an alternating batter is running late, then an out is recorded when it’s their turn to batIf an alternating batter is running late, then an out is recorded when it’s their turn to bat

New Rules Alternating batter (con’t) Teams must notify umpires and other team of alternating batter PRIOR to the start of gameTeams must notify umpires and other team of alternating batter PRIOR to the start of game No player can be slotted in mid-game due to latenessNo player can be slotted in mid-game due to lateness Alternating batters may both take the field in the same inningAlternating batters may both take the field in the same inning

New Rules Alternating batter (con’t) In the case where a player not alternating at-bat gets injured, this batting slot may not be replaced by a player already in the batting lineup in an alternating slotIn the case where a player not alternating at-bat gets injured, this batting slot may not be replaced by a player already in the batting lineup in an alternating slot Batting slot is now skipped, and no outs are recordedBatting slot is now skipped, and no outs are recorded

Foul line Dead ball Territory Commitment Line Safe Line 150 Line Player’s Line Pitcher’s Line Back fence 60’ 20’ 40’ 2 m 60’ Infield Line 150’

Where to Stand?

Do not obstruct other players’ views, the paths of fielders or the ball in motionDo not obstruct other players’ views, the paths of fielders or the ball in motion Be Loud and VocalBe Loud and Vocal Pay attention (ie do not talk on your cell phone, your friends, the base coaches, etc)Pay attention (ie do not talk on your cell phone, your friends, the base coaches, etc) Move around & look everywhere to watch for any possible plays or appeal-able callsMove around & look everywhere to watch for any possible plays or appeal-able calls Positioning

Base UmpsBase Umps Stand where you will see the playStand where you will see the play Home Plate UmpsHome Plate Umps Do not lean on fenceDo not lean on fence Have a good view of the whole fieldHave a good view of the whole field Do not totally rely on your base umpsDo not totally rely on your base umps Positioning

Safety Bag 1 st base1 st base Runners must touch orange on any potential plays at 1 stRunners must touch orange on any potential plays at 1 st Runners may touch any part of 1st when ball is hit to outfieldRunners may touch any part of 1st when ball is hit to outfield If runner touches white during a play at 1 st :If runner touches white during a play at 1 st : InterferenceInterference Fielders always touch whiteFielders always touch white If fielder touches orange:If fielder touches orange: ObstructionObstruction

Agenda 2006 Season2006 Season Umpiring 101Umpiring 101 The Rules (& stuff)The Rules (& stuff) Umpiring TestUmpiring Test QuestionsQuestions Agenda 2009 Season 2009 Season  Introduction Introduction  New Rules New Rules  The Softball Field The Softball Field  TerminologyTerminology QuestionsQuestions

Gestures & Calls SafeSafe OutOut FairFair FoulFoul TimeTime Home RunHome Run Trapped BallTrapped Ball Infield FlyInfield Fly Obstruction/Delayed Dead BallObstruction/Delayed Dead Ball InterferenceInterference

Lead offs If runner leaves the bag before the batter makes contact with the ballIf runner leaves the bag before the batter makes contact with the ball If runner leaves the bag when batter does not make contact with the ballIf runner leaves the bag when batter does not make contact with the ball Can occur at any base (except home)Can occur at any base (except home) Time is called and the play is deadTime is called and the play is dead Runner is outRunner is out Repeat the pitch (unless its the 3 rd out)Repeat the pitch (unless its the 3 rd out) If 3 rd out, the batter becomes the first batter in the next inningIf 3 rd out, the batter becomes the first batter in the next inning

Infield Fly Less than 2 outsLess than 2 outs Runners at (1 st & 2 nd ) or (1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd )Runners at (1 st & 2 nd ) or (1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd ) Batter is automatically out if ball is FairBatter is automatically out if ball is Fair If ball goes foul, treat it as foul ballIf ball goes foul, treat it as foul ball Live ball, runners may advance at their own discretion (not dead ball)Live ball, runners may advance at their own discretion (not dead ball)

Intentionally Dropped Ball Less than 2 outsLess than 2 outs Runners at (1 st ), (1 st & 2 nd ), (1 st & 3 rd ), (1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd )Runners at (1 st ), (1 st & 2 nd ), (1 st & 3 rd ), (1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd ) Fielder intentionally drops a fair fly ball / line drive which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effortFielder intentionally drops a fair fly ball / line drive which can be caught by an infielder with ordinary effort Batter is outBatter is out Ball is deadBall is dead Runners return to last base touched at time of pitchRunners return to last base touched at time of pitch

A ball is “trapped” when it hits another object (e.g. ground, fence) before going into the defensive player’s gloveA ball is “trapped” when it hits another object (e.g. ground, fence) before going into the defensive player’s glove Umpire calls “No Catch”Umpire calls “No Catch” Live Ball (play continues)Live Ball (play continues) Trapped Ball

Fielders obstructing runnersFielders obstructing runners Delayed dead ball, not dead ballDelayed dead ball, not dead ball Runners are automatically awarded the base(s), in umpire’s judgement that should be awarded, after the play is overRunners are automatically awarded the base(s), in umpire’s judgement that should be awarded, after the play is over Give warning to fielderGive warning to fielder Obstruction

Obstruction Other Examples: Fielders crossing the infield lineFielders crossing the infield line Fielders crossing the players lineFielders crossing the players line Fielders stepping on the safe bag on an infield playFielders stepping on the safe bag on an infield play tagging runners that are between the commitment line and safe linetagging runners that are between the commitment line and safe line

Foul line Dead ball Territory Commitment Line Safe Line Back fence 20’

Interference Can be caused by batters or runnersCan be caused by batters or runners Play is always called DeadPlay is always called Dead If a base runner interferes with a potential double play, both the runner who committed the interference, and the succeeding runner are called outIf a base runner interferes with a potential double play, both the runner who committed the interference, and the succeeding runner are called out Give warningGive warning

Interference Examples of interference Runner impeding the ball (i.e. being hit by the ball, kicking ball intentionally)Runner impeding the ball (i.e. being hit by the ball, kicking ball intentionally) Touching a fielder while they are making a playTouching a fielder while they are making a play if batter-runner touches white when there is a potential play at 1 st (does not apply after batter-runner has safely reached 1 st )if batter-runner touches white when there is a potential play at 1 st (does not apply after batter-runner has safely reached 1 st )

Foul Ball If the catcher catches a foul ball (either a foul fly or foul tip), before the ball hits the fence or ground, batter is outIf the catcher catches a foul ball (either a foul fly or foul tip), before the ball hits the fence or ground, batter is out

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