1. 3-umpire mechanics

2. The objectives of 3-umpire mechanics Try to keep one umpire AHEAD of the lead runner If possible, “box” the runner between the three umpires

3. D A C B Field Umpire Positions A D C B

4. Umpire Positions NO Runners

5. Umpire Positions Runner on 1 st

6. Umpire Positions Runner on 1 st & 2 nd

7. Umpire Positions Runner on 1 st & 3 rd

8. Umpire Positions Runner on 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd

9. Anytime there is a RUNNER on 1 st U3 will be in “C”

10. Umpire Positions Runner on 2 nd

11. Umpire Positions Runner on 2 nd & 3 rd

12. Anytime there is a RUNNER on 2 nd, but NO RUNNER on 1 st With LESS THAN 2 outs U2 will be in “B”

13. Umpire Positions Runner on 3 rd

14. Anytime there is a RUNNER on 2 nd, but NO RUNNER on 1 st, with less than 2 outs U1 will be in “B” OTHERWISE U1 will always be in “A” Anytime there is a RUNNER on 1 st U3 will be in “C” OTHERWISE U3 will always be in “D” Quick Guide for knowing when to be “inside” versus “outside”

15. CHECK SWINGS Go to the “Open” umpire –U1 for RIGHT handed batters –U3 for LEFT handed batters

16. Fly Ball Coverage U2 & U3 On the corners

17. Fly Ball Coverage U3 IN

18. Fly Ball Coverage U1 IN

19. INFIELD Catch / No Catch U2 & U3 On the corners

20. INFIELD Catch / No Catch U3 In

21. INFIELD Catch / No Catch U1 In

22. Fair / Foul U2 & U3 On the corners

23. Fair / Foul U3 In

24. Fair / Foul U2 In

25. U1 is the “KEY” for rotation when U1 and U3 are on the corners

26. Think of it like all umpires are connected by a “string”

27. If you GO OUT You STAY OUT

28. If U1 or U3 “goes out” Coverage in infield reverts to 2-Umpire Mechanics

29. Rotations in 3-Umpire Mechanics Rotations are generally to your LEFT as you face the mound EXCEPTION: –The “Slide” Rotation

30. The SLIDE Rotation Multiple Runners on base and U1 is not going out

31. NO RUNNERS ON BASE

32. NO RUNNERS U1 Goes Out

33. NO RUNNERS U3 Goes Out

34. NO RUNNERS Base Hit

35. NO RUNNERS Hit to infield

36. Runner on 1 st

37. Fly Ball U1’s Responsibility

38. Runner on 1 st Fly Ball U3’s Responsibility

39. Runner on 1 st Fly Ball PL’s Responsibility

40. Runner on 1 st Base Hit

41. Runner on 1 st Hit to infield Possible double play

42. Runner on 1 st Pickoff at First

43. Runner on 1 st Steal of 2nd

44. Runner on 2 nd

45. Fly Ball U1’s Responsibility

46. Runner on 2 nd Fly Ball U3’s Responsibility

47. Runner on 2 nd Fly Ball PL’s Responsibility

48. Runner on 2 nd Base Hit

49. Runner on 2 nd Hit to the infield

50. Runner on 2 nd Pickoff at Second

51. Runner on 3 rd

52. Fly Ball U1’s Responsibility This is the MOST OFTEN MISSED ROTATION in 3-umpire mechanics

53. Runner on 3 rd Fly Ball U3’s Responsibility

54. Runner on 3 rd Base Hit

55. Runner on 3 rd Hit to Infield

56. Runner on 3 rd Pickoff at Third

57. Runners on 1 st & 2 nd

58. Runners on 1 st & 2 nd Fly Ball U1’s Responsibility

59. Runners on 1 st & 2 nd Fly Ball U3’s Responsibility

60. Runners on 1 st & 2 nd Fly Ball PL’s Responsibility

61. Runners on 1 st & 2nd Base hit

62. Runner on 1 st & 2 nd Hit to Infield

63. Runners on 1 st and 3 rd

64. Runners on 1 st and 3 rd Fly Ball U1’s Responsibility

65. Runners on 1 st and 3 rd Fly Ball U3’s Responsibility

66. Runners on 1 st and 3 rd Fly Ball PL’s Responsibility

67. Runners on 1 st and 3 rd Base Hit

68. Runners on 1 st and 3 rd Hit to infield

69. Runners on 1 st and 3 rd Steal & Rundown

70. Runners on 2 nd & 3 rd

71. Runners on 2 nd & 3 rd Fly ball U1’s Responsibility

72. Runners on 2 nd & 3 rd Fly ball U3’s Responsibility

73. Runners on 2 nd & 3 rd Fly ball PL’s Responsibility

74. Runners on 2 nd & 3 rd Base Hit

75. Runners on 2 nd & 3 rd Hit to infield

76. Bases Loaded

77. Bases Loaded Fly Ball U1’s Responsibility

78. Bases Loaded Fly Ball U3’s Responsibility

79. Bases Loaded Fly Ball PL’s Responsibility

80. Bases Loaded Base Hit

81. Bases Loaded Hit to infield Possible Double Play

82. No Matter What Happens…..or Who misses a rotation FILL THE HOLE !!! We can talk about missed coverage later……….but SOMEONE has to be there to MAKE THE CALL