1. Developed and Presented by:
Peninsula Baseball Umpires, Evaluation & Training Committee
Communication
Rev 6/2017
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2. Communication – Four Phases
Four Phase Process:
Acceptance of Assignment
Pregame Communication
Game Communication
Postgame Communication
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3. Communication - Pregame
Upon Acceptance of any Assignment:
Communicate with Your Partner(s):
2 to 3 days before game by or phone
1 day before game by phone if no contact made earlier.
Confirm Date, Time, Location, Level of Game
Uniforms you have available
If changing in parking lot provide:
Color, make and model of your car
Where you plan to park
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4. Communication - Pregame
Upon Arrival at the Game Site:
Crew Representative Communicates with Game Management:
Notify Home Head Coach you have arrived.
Confirm Game Start Time.
Determine any special circumstances or pregame ceremonies scheduled.
Obtain game balls for rubbing.
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5. Communication - Pregame
Pregame Preparation:
Use the Pregame Conference Outline (PCO) to conduct a thorough pregame conference in five to ten minutes.
The phrase “Standard Two- Man Mechanics” IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE pregame conference and demonstrates an amateur attitude.
Refer to Charts on the PCO as a standard mechanics reminder as needed.
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6. Communication – Plate Conference
Plate umpire conducts the plate conference.
Limit conversation to:
Lineup Cards
Coaches’ Legal Equipment Certification
Ground Rules
Use FHSAA provided card for:
FHSAA Sportsmanship Expectations Jewelry Rule Compliance
Confirm National Anthem/Announcements
Base Umpire reserves comment unless or until asked.
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7. Communication – On Field Communication
Base Umpire (U1) working from “A” Position:
No need for signals (there’s nobody on base):
Base Umpire Quarterbacks on “Trouble Balls”
Announces “Going Out”, pointing up.
When covering home plate on “gappers” – “I’m At Home”.
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8. Communication – On Field Communication
Base Umpire (U1) working from “B” or “C” Position:
Signal when situation has changed:
Outs/Rotation Direction;
Outs/Infield Fly/Tag-up Coverage;
Outs/Time-Play
Signals should be subtle and responded to.
Plate Umpire Quarterbacks on “Trouble Balls”
BU has all fly balls in outfield until the PU announces:
“I’m on the line” (Right Field Line – NOT rotating to 3rd) or
“I’ve got the Ball” (Left Field Line – Still rotating to 3rd).
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9. Communication – On Field Communication
Other considerations:
Plate Umpire taking outfield fly ball catches:
“I am on the line” – RF Line and NOT rotating
“I have the ball’ – LF line and will rotate to 3rd if necessary
Arrival on or not Rotating:
“I coming to 3rd base”, “I am at 3rd base”
“I am going/staying home”
“I am at 3rd if he goes” – double tag-up play
Dropped Third Strikes
Clear & obvious signals from BU
Rundowns:
“I have this end” - 1st - 2nd or 2nd- 3rd
“I have this play” - 3rd-HP w/more runners on
Plays between Umpires
Eye contact and chest tap
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10. Communication – Post Game Communication
Post Game Crew Conference
Review game situations that occurred:
Anything unusual or unanticipated.
Review rules that came into play:
Confirm proper rule application relating to spirit of the game and custom – “dirty end of the stick”.
Discuss any questions/clear up any confusion using the rule & case books.
Review coverage issues that came into play:
Confirm proper coverages during complex scenarios;
Review adapted coverages and suitability to the situation – could it have been differently and more effectively?
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11. Communication – Post Game Communication
Post Game Administrative Tasks
Complete any forms that may be required for local, county, state or other administrators.
Complete the Arbiter Game Report.
Review any evaluation provided, verbal or written.
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12. Questions, Comments, Discussion
Let’s talk about it –
How do you do it?
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