AZBOA 3 Man Mechanics This is a slide show with animation showing the Umpires rotations and movements. Each slide will prompt you when to “left click” your mouse to advance the next sequence or action. If you want to go backwards simply “right click” your mouse and choose “previous” Left Click for next action when ready.

AZBOA 3 Man Mechanics State Playoff Meeting Meeting Dates: May 7 & May 14th Location: AIA Conference Room Time: 6:30 – 8 PM *Both meeting dates are MANDATORY attendance Restroom- outside and to the left (you need the key) Cell Phones- OFF or on Vibrate Our Room- keep it clean and please help reset the chairs when the meeting is finished Left Click for next action when ready.

Starting Positions No Runners Left Click for next action when ready.

Starting Positions Runner at 1 st Base U3 can be in “deep” B or “deep” C U1 moves to “short” A for pickoff attempts Left Click for next action when ready.

Starting Positions Runner at 1 st & 2 nd Bases Left Click for next action when ready.

OBVIOUS Bunt Situation Runner at 1 st & 2 nd Bases (less than 2 outs) Left Click for next action when ready.

Starting Positions Runner at 1 st & 3 rd Bases Left Click for next action when ready.

Starting Positions Runner at 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Bases Left Click for next action when ready.

Starting Positions Runner at 2 nd Base Less than 2 outs only! Left Click for next action when ready.

Starting Positions Runner at 2 nd Base With 2 outs only! Left Click for next action when ready.

Starting Positions Runner at 2 nd & 3 rd Bases Less than 2 outs only! Left Click for next action when ready.

Starting Positions Runner at 2 nd & 3 rd Bases With 2 outs only! Left Click for next action when ready.

Starting Positions Runner at 3 rd Base Left Click for next action when ready.

The Centerfielder (V 2 vs. V 3) If centerfielder turns towards you or his chest is facing you…then your responsibility. Centerfielder is running away from or his back towards you…your partners responsibility. 3 Man Mechanics…Which is our “V” for catch / no catch? “V” 1 “V” 2 “V” 3 “V” 4 Left Click for next action when ready.

The Leftfielder (V 1 vs. V 2) If the trouble ball IS going to challenge fair / foul then it is located in “V” 1 and NOT “V” 2 If the leftfielder is moving towards the line but not challenging the foul line, then it is “V” 2. 3 Man Mechanics…Which is our “V”? “V” 1 “V” 2 “V” 3 “V” 4 Left Click for next action when ready.

The Right fielder (V 3 vs. V 4) If the trouble ball IS going to challenge fair / foul then it is located in “V” 4 and NOT “V” 3 If the right fielder is moving towards the line but not challenging the foul line, then it is “V” 3. 3 Man Mechanics…Which is our “V”? “V” 1 “V” 2 “V” 3 “V” 4 Left Click for next action when ready.

Key Idea… If the batted fly ball is not your coverage, then read your partner. He dictates where you are rotating… Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man Mechanics Catch/ NO Catch Responsibility No Runners On Base Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man Mechanics Catch/ NO Catch Responsibility U1 inside (R2 or R2 & R3 less than 2 outs) Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man Mechanics Catch/ NO Catch Responsibility U3 inside & U1 outside Left Click for next action when ready.

Key Idea… If the batted fly ball is not your coverage, then read your partner. He dictates where you are rotating… Left Click for next action when ready.

Rotations No Runners on Base Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: No Runners Batted Ball stays on infield Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: No Runners Routine Fly Ball U3 Comes inside AND has catch / no catch U1 reacts to batted ball in U3’s catch no catch coverage area and comes inside U1 works back outside if U3 does not go out. Has BR at home plate if ball is dropped UIC reads U3. If U3 does not go out, then has BR at 3 rd if ball is dropped The umpire with catch / no catch responsibility dictates the rotations based on whether he goes out! Routine Fly Ball Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: No Runners Routine Fly Ball U3 Comes inside, Routine Fly Ball U1 turns and has catch / no catch. U1 is not going anywhere on ROUTINE catches. Observe the catch, listen for the touch of the base. Left Click for next action when ready. UIC comes out ready to cover 1 st if routine turns trouble or cover 3 rd if ball is dropped and BR advances to 2 nd.

3 Man: No Runners Trouble Ball; U1 goes out Trouble Ball U3 reads batted ball to U1’s coverage area and comes inside U1 PAUSES /READS trouble and goes out. UIC comes up to 1 st for ALL plays at first base. Left Click for next action when ready. UIC comes up to 1 st base for all plays on BR.

3 Man: No Runners Trouble Ball; U3 goes out Trouble Ball U1 reads batted ball to U1’s coverage area and comes inside U3 PAUSES /READS trouble and goes out. UIC observes Trouble Ball. Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: No Runners Clean base hit to outfield Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: No Runners Clean base hit to outfield How far do we rotate (UIC & U1)??? Left Click for next action when ready.

Runner at 1 st Base

3 Man: Runner at 1 st Base Batted Ball stays on infield Left Click for next action when ready. U3 steps up, chest to ball, moves into position for pivot at 2 nd base. Stays with this play! U1 reads ball as fielded, moves 90 degrees to throw Batted Ball stays on infield UIC rotates to 3 rd until batted ball is fielded by infielder, then works back to 1 st base line

3 Man: Runner at 1 st Base Routine Fly Ball leftfield U1 moves into position (outside) to lineup tag up or play back into 1 st base. U3 has catch no catch and moves into position UIC starts towards 3 rd, goes as far as R1. Works back to home as R1 retreats back to 1 st. Routine Fly Ball (LF) Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 1 st Base Routine Fly Ball right field U1 turns and observes the catch, ready to go out should it turn into trouble. U3 steps up and chests the ball, observes the catch (catch / no catch responsibility)… UIC starts towards 3 rd, goes as far as R1. Works back to home as R1 retreats back to 1 st. Routine Fly Ball (RF) …ready to cover 1 st base should this turn into trouble and U1 goes out late. If runner is tagging U1 can move into position to observe tag up (only if catch is routine ). Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 1 st base Trouble Ball; U1 goes out Trouble Ball (RF) U1 PAUSES /READS trouble and goes out. U3 slides over & has all plays /touches / tag up at 1 st base, touches / plays at 2 nd base UIC reverts to 2 man, ready for 1 st to third rotation. Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 1 st base Trouble Ball to Left field (U3 does not cross the dirt) Trouble Ball (LF) U3 PAUSES /READS trouble and moves into best possible position (inside) to view catch). U1 moves into position, ready to rotate home if ball is dropped. U1 will observe the catch / no catch! UIC prepares for 1 st to third rotation, and observes the catch / no catch! U3 maintains responsibility for R1 at 2 nd base and BR at 1 st or second base if R1 commits to 3 rd (ball is dropped). Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 1 st base Clean base hit to outfield U3 observes R1 touch at 2 nd and slides over for all plays on BR once R1 commits to 3 rd. U1 observes BR touch at 1 st base and if R1 commits to 3 rd base, he rotates home. UIC rotates to 3 rd base, staying outside for all plays. This rotation ALWAYS stays on, even if an extra base hit. Left Click for next action when ready.

Runner at 1 st & 2 nd Bases

3 Man: Runner at 1 st & 2 nd Bases Batted Ball stays on infield U3 steps up and chest to ball. Has R2 into 3 rd base and R1 into 2 nd & 3 rd base U1 reads the batted ball as fielded, moves 90 degrees to throw UIC clears catcher and observes play Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 1 st & 2 nd Bases Obvious Bunt Play (1 st & 2 nd, less than 2 outs) Obvious Bunt Play If late in a close game the Crew suspects a bunt play in this situation… U1 will come inside and U3 will move outside to allow U3 a better look… We will only do this if we are positive the bunt play is on…. Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 1 st & 2 nd Base Routine Fly Ball leftfield (double tag) U1 lines up tag up of R1. Rotates home once R2 commits to 3 rd.. U3 has catch no catch, lines up tag up of R2. If R2 commits to 3 rd, has R1 (1 st & 2 nd base) UIC reads batted ball and rotates to 3 rd Routine Fly Ball (Double Tag) Rotation remains on even if ball is dropped. Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 1 st & 2 nd base Clean base hit to outfield (Reverse Rotation) Clean base hit to outfield U3 observes R1 touch at 2 nd base, has R2 & R1 at 2 nd and 3 rd base. U1 comes inside and observes BR touch at 1 st base. Has all plays at 1 st base, & takes BR into 2 nd base UIC moves to 3 rd baseline extended and observes R2 touch of 3 rd base. All plays at the plate. REVERSE ROTATION = U1 coming inside with BR responsibility to 2 nd base. Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 1 st & 2 nd base Trouble Ball; U1 goes out Trouble Ball (RF) U1 PAUSES /READS trouble and goes out. U3 reverts to 2 man, has tag up of R2 & R1. Release 3 rd base to UIC if R2 tags (ball is caught) UIC reverts to 2 man; rotates to 3 rd if R2 tagging. Call rotation off, if batted ball is dropped or extra bases. Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 1 st & 2 nd Base Trouble Ball Leftfield (double tag) U1 lines up tag up of R1. Gather information of R2’s tag up. Rotates home if R2 tags & commits to 3 rd. U3 has trouble ball and gets into best possible position (inside), tag up of R2 secondary priority. UIC reads R2 for tag up. Observes Trouble Ball. Rotates to 3 rd unless trouble ball is obvious extra bases Trouble Ball LF If trouble ball is obvious extra bases then “Reverse rotation is on” Left Click for next action when ready.

Bases Loaded

3 Man: Runner at 1 st, 2 nd & 3rd Bases Batted Ball stays on infield U3 steps up and chest to ball observes plays at 3 rd & 2 nd base U1 reads the batted ball as fielded, moves 90 degrees to throw UIC moves to 3 rd baseline extended Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Base Routine Fly Ball leftfield U1 observes tag up of R1. Has secondary plays of R1 at 2 nd base and all plays of BR into 2 nd base. U3 has catch no catch, lines up tag up of R2. Has R2 into 3 rd base and primary play of R1 into 2 nd base UIC lines up tag up of R3 and has all plays at plate Routine Fly Ball Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Base Same play as before…but throw goes to 2 nd base for primary play on U1 Routine Fly Ball Left Click for next action when ready.

Trouble Ball; U1 goes out Trouble Ball (RF) U1 PAUSES /READS trouble and goes out. U3 reverts to 2 man, has tag up of R2 & R1. All plays / touches at 1 st, 2 nd bases. All plays at 3 rd base. UIC reverts to 2 man; all touches at 3 rd base (except BR) and all plays at home. 3 Man: Runner at 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Base Left Click for next action when ready.

Trouble Ball Leftfield (reverse rotation) U1 observes tag up of R1. Gather information of R2’s tag. Reverse Rotation & secondary play of R1 and all plays on BR U3 has trouble ball and gets into best possible position (inside), tag up of R2 is secondary priority. UIC observes R3’s tag up. Observes Trouble Ball. All plays at the plate. Trouble Ball (LF) 3 Man: Runner at 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Base Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Base Same play but throw goes to 2 nd base for primary play on R1 Trouble Ball (LF) Left Click for next action when ready.

Clean base hit to outfield (Reverse Rotation) Clean base hit to outfield U3 observes R1 touch at 2 nd base, has R2 & R1 at 2 nd and 3 rd base. U1 comes inside and observes BR touch at 1 st base. Has all plays at 1 st base, & takes BR into 2 nd base UIC moves to 3 rd baseline extended and observes R2 touch of 3 rd base. All plays at the plate. REVERSE ROTATION = U1 coming inside with BR responsibility to 2 nd base. 3 Man: Runner at 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd Base Left Click for next action when ready.

Runners at 1 st & 3rd

3 Man: Runner at 1 st & 3 rd Base Batted Ball stays on infield U3 steps up, chest to ball, ready for play on R3. Has R2 at 2 nd on double play turn (stays with R2) U1 reads the batted ball as fielded, moves 90 degrees to throw UIC, if R3 advances home on batted ball work to 3 rd base line extended immediately, ready to adjust. Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 1 st & 3 rd base Routine Fly Ball (Reverse Rotation possible) U1 comes inside, observes tag up of R1. Has BR into 2 nd base if ball is dropped. U3 has catch no catch. Has any play back into 3 rd of R3 and all plays of R1 at 2 nd & 3 rd base. UIC has tag up of R3 and all plays at home plate. Routine Fly Ball Reverse Rotation is on if ball is dropped. UIC does not rotate in any R3 & R1 situations (unless reverting to 2 man). Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 1 st & 3 rd base Trouble Ball; U1 goes out Trouble Ball (RF) U1 PAUSES /READS trouble and goes out. U3 reverts to 2 man, has tag up of R1 if ball is caught.. If the trouble ball is uncaught, potential 1 st to 3 rd rotation is on UIC reverts to 2 man, has R3’s tag up. Rotates to 3 rd if ball is uncaught and play at 3 rd develops on R1. Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 1 st & 3 rd Base Trouble Ball Leftfield (Reverse Rotation) U1 comes inside and observes trouble ball. Has R1’s tag up and takes BR into 2 nd base (reverse rotation) U3 has trouble ball and gets into best possible position (inside) for trouble ball. UIC observes trouble ball and moves into best position for R3’s tag up. Has all plays at home plate. Trouble Ball LF U3 has catch / no catch, plays on R1 at 2 nd & 3 rd base, and the BR at 3 rd base. (reverse rotates to 3 rd base) Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 1 st & 3 rd Base Clean Base Hit (Reverse Rotation) U1 comes inside and takes BR into 2 nd base (reverse rotation) UIC has all plays at home plate. Clean Base Hit to Outfield U3 has all plays on R1 at 2 nd & 3 rd base, and the BR at 3 rd base. (reverse rotates to 3 rd base) Left Click for next action when ready.

2 nd & 3 rd Base only

3 Man: Runner at 2nd & 3 rd Base Batted Ball stays on infield (less than 2outs) U3 moves into position for any play at 3 rd base. U1 steps up, chest to ball and works to best position for play at 1 st base. Has any 2 nd base. UIC, if R3 holds, come out in front of plate, observe plate at 1 st & immediately work back to plate. If R3 breaks for home move to 3 rd baseline extended Left Click for next action when ready.

Batted ball stays on infield w/ 2outs. U3 comes inside & R1 moves outside 3 Man: Runner at 2nd & 3 rd Base Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 2 nd & 3 rd base Routine Fly Ball (less than 2outs) U1 has catch / no catch. Lines up R2’s tag up and ready for BR at 1 st base if ball is dropped U3 moves into position (for routine catch only) of R3’s tag up. If routine turns to trouble, go out UIC observes catch and has all plays at the plate. If U3 goes out, UIC takes tag up of R3 Routine Fly Ball (less than 2 outs) Routine Fly to RF… Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 2 nd & 3 rd base Routine Fly Ball (w/ 2outs) U1 observes the catch and BR touch of first. U3 moves into position of catch / no catch responsibility. Has all plays at 2 nd and 3 rd base. UIC observes catch, has touches at 3 rd and all plays at the plate. Routine Fly Ball (2outs) Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 2 nd & 3 rd base Trouble Ball (less than 2 outs); U1 stays inside Trouble Ball RF (less than 2 outs) U1 reads trouble and gets into best position possible for trouble ball (inside). Has R2’s tag up (secondary to catch / no catch). Has BR at 1 st and 2 nd if ball is dropped. U3 moves into position to observe R3’s tag up. Gather information on R2’s tag up. Observes trouble ball UIC observes trouble ball and moves to 3 rd baseline extended. Gather information on BR touch of 1 st. Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 2 nd & 3 rd Base Trouble Ball Leftfield, U3 goes out. U1 lines up R2’s tag up and observes trouble ball. Has all plays at 3 rd, 2 nd & 1 st bases. U3 reads trouble ball and goes out. UIC observes trouble ball and moves into best position for R3’s tag up. Has all plays at home plate. Trouble Ball LF (less than 2 outs) Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 2 nd & 3 rd Base Clean Base Hit (less than 2 outs) U1 has all plays & touches at 2 nd and 1 st base UIC has all plays at home plate. Clean Base Hit (less than 2 outs) U3 has all plays and touches at 3 rd base. Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: Runner at 2 nd & 3 rd Base Clean Base Hit (w/2 outs) U1 has all plays & touches at 1 st base UIC has all touches at 3 rd base (except BR) and all plays at home plate. Clean Base Hit (2 outs) U3 has all plays at 2 nd & 3 rd base, all touches at 2 nd base. Has BR touch of 3 rd base. Left Click for next action when ready.

2 nd Base only

3 Man: Runner at 2 nd Base only Batted Ball stays on infield (less than 2outs) U3 moves into position for any play at 3 rd base. U1 steps up, chest to ball and works to best position for play at 1 st base. Has any 2 nd base. UIC come out in front of plate, observe plate at 1 st & then immediately work back to plate. Left Click for next action when ready.

Batted ball stays on infield w/ 2outs. 3 Man: Runner at 2 nd Base only Left Click for next action when ready.

Routine Fly Ball (less than 2outs) U1 has catch / no catch. Lines up R2’s tag up. Has all plays at 2 nd and 1 st base. U3 moves into position for any play at 3rd base. UIC observes catch and has all plays at the plate. Routine Fly Ball (less than 2 outs) Routine Fly to RF…same movement. 3 Man: Runner at 2 nd Base only Left Click for next action when ready.

Routine Fly Ball (w/ 2outs) U1 observes the catch and BR touch of first (if ball is dropped). U3 moves into position of catch / no catch responsibility. Has all plays at 2nd & 3 rd base. UIC observes catch, has touches at 3 rd (except for BR if ball is dropped) and all plays at the plate. Routine Fly Ball (2outs) 3 Man: Runner at 2 nd Base only Left Click for next action when ready.

Trouble Ball; U1 stays inside Trouble Ball RF (less than 2 outs) U1 reads trouble (positions inside). Has R2’s tag up & BR touch of 1 st. Has BR at 1 st and 2 nd if ball is dropped. U3 moves into position and gather information on R2’s tag up. Observes trouble ball. All plays & touches at 3 rd. UIC observes trouble ball and moves to 3 rd baseline extended. Gather information on BR touch of 1 st. 3 Man: Runner at 2 nd Base only Left Click for next action when ready.

Trouble Ball Leftfield, U3 goes out. U1 lines up R2’s tag up and observes trouble ball. Has all plays at 3 rd, 2 nd & 1 st bases. U3 reads trouble ball and goes out. UIC observes trouble ball and Has all plays at home plate. Trouble Ball LF (less than 2 outs) 3 Man: Runner at 2 nd Base only Left Click for next action when ready.

Clean Base Hit (less than 2 outs) U1 has all plays & touches at 2 nd and 1 st base UIC has all plays at home plate. Clean Base Hit (less than 2 outs) U3 has all plays and touches at 3 rd base. 3 Man: Runner at 2 nd Base only Left Click for next action when ready.

Clean Base Hit (w/2 outs) U1 has all plays & touches at 1 st base UIC has all touches at 3 rd base (except BR) and all plays at home plate. Clean Base Hit (2 outs) U3 has all plays at 2 nd & 3 rd base, all touches at 2 nd base. Has BR touch of 3 rd base. 3 Man: Runner at 2 nd Base only Left Click for next action when ready.

3 rd Base only

3 Man: 3 rd Base Only Batted Ball on infield (infield is playing back) Batted Ball stays on infield (infield back) U3 reads no immediate play on R3 back into 3 rd, comes inside for plays at 2 nd base. U1 works 90 degrees to throw. UIC, if R3 holds, come out in front of plate, observe plate at 1 st & immediately work back to plate. If R3 breaks for home immediately move to 3 rd baseline extended Left Click for next action when ready.

3 Man: 3 rd Base Only Batted Ball on infield (infield is playing in) Batted Ball stays on infield (infield in) If U3 reads immediate play on R3 back into 3rd base, move into position for play. U1 works 90 degrees to throw. Ready to come inside w/ BR if immediate play back into 3 rd base UIC has play at plate, but if none exists still has runners lane. Left Click for next action when ready.

Routine Fly Ball U1 has catch / no catch and all plays at 1 st base.U3 comes inside for all plays at 2 nd & 3 rd UIC has R3’s tag up and all plays at the plate. Routine Fly Ball RF 3 Man: 3 rd Base Only Left Click for next action when ready.

Routine Fly Ball LF U1 works inside (catch no catch is U3) then works outside if R3 does not go out. Routine Fly Ball LF 3 Man: 3 rd Base Only Left Click for next action when ready.

Trouble Ball Right Field Trouble Ball RF U1 reads trouble and goes out U3 comes in immediately across the diamond with all plays at all bases including 1 st base! UIC will lineup potential tag up of R3 3 Man: 3 rd Base Only Left Click for next action when ready.

Trouble Ball Leftfield, U3 goes out. U1 comes inside immediately, has all plays at 3 rd, 2 nd,& 1st bases. Observes trouble ball. U3 reads trouble ball and goes out. UIC moves into best position for R3’s tag up. Has all plays at home plate. Trouble Ball LF 3 Man: 3 rd Base Only Left Click for next action when ready.

Clean Base Hit U1 observes BR touch at 1 st base. UIC has all plays at home plate. Clean Base Hit U3 comes inside and has all plays at 2 nd & 3 rd base. 3 Man: 3 rd Base Only Left Click for next action when ready.

Key Idea… If the batted fly ball is not your coverage, then read your partner. He dictates where you rotate…

Key Idea… Trouble balls….read the fielders. Running really fast = you should go out. You have a longer READ opportunity in 3 man. PAUSE / READ END.