Crew of 3 Umpire Mechanics

OHSAA Crew of 3 Umpire Mechanics

No Runners on Base - Positioning

U1: Position A - Both feet in foul territory 10 feet behind 1st Base (Always behind the 1st Baseman)

U3: Position D - Both feet In foul territory 10 feet behind 3rd Base (Always behind the 3rd Baseman)

No Runners on Base - Fair / Foul & Check Swing Responsibilities

PU:

• Fair/foul calls up to the front edge of 1st and 3rd base.

U1:

• Has check swings on right handed batters;

• Has foul/fair responsibility for all balls past the front edge of the 1st base bag.

U3:

• Has check swings on left handed

  batters;

• Foul/fair responsibility for ala balls past the front edge of the 3rd base bag.

No Runners on Base - Fly Ball Coverage

PU: F1 / F2

U1:

• F8 going back, coming in, and going to his left

• F8 going to his left;

• F9 all the way to the line;

• F3 and F4.

U3:

• F8 going to his right

• F7 all the way to the line;

• F5 and F6

No Runners on Base - Fly Ball to Right

PU:

• Move out on the batted ball to fill in behind U1;

• Observe the BR’s touch of 1st and take him back into 1st;

• Return to the plate when BR touches 2nd

U1:

• Move out on the fly ball getting the best possible angle for the call;

• Stop before making the call;

• DO NOT return to the infield;

U3

• Move into the infield to observe touches and make calls at 2nd and 3rd.

No Runners on Base - Fly Ball to Left

PU:

• Move out on the batted ball;

• Watch the play and be prepared to take a play at the plate.

U1:

• Move into the infield and pivot observing the BR’s touch of 1st and be prepared to take BR into 2nd and 3rd.

U3:

• Move into the outfield to make the call

• DO NOT retreat to 3rd

No Runners on Base - Ground Ball to the Infield

PU:

• Move up to the 45’ line trailing the runner;

• Be ready to rule on F3 pulling his foot, swipe tag or runner’s lane interference;

• On an overthrow observe the ball and determine if it goes out of play.

U1:

• Move in to make the call at 1st

U3:

• Move toward second base cut-out.

• Responsible for all calls at 2nd and 3rd base.

• If the ball is hit to the left side of the infield, pause to let the infielder field and throw the ball;

No Runners on Base - Base Hit

PU:

• Move out on the batted

  ball;

• Be prepared to take the

  runner into 3rd.

• Tell U3 your at 3rd if

  he comes.

U1:

• Move into the infield and pivot observing the BR’s

• touch of 1st and be prepared to take BR into 2nd if U3 misses the rotation;

• Once you have seen that U3 is in position to take the runner into 2nd remain at 1st;

• When BR reaches 2nd, retreat to home to cover for P, telling him, “I’ve got the plate.”

U3

• Move into the infield to observe all touches and make all calls at 2nd;

• DO NOT retreat to 3rd, Plate has the runner advancing.

Runner on 1st - Positioning

Pre Pitch: Standard Rotation

U1: Position A - Both feet in foul territory 6-8 feet behind 1st Base (Always behind the 1st Baseman)

• Be hands on knees set as soon as the pitcher engages the rubber, adjacent to the foul line and square to the bag.

• No movement on pickoffs

U3: Deep B - along the grass dirt line on the first-base side of second base. Either in line with normal B, or a few steps towards second.

• Be hands on knees set as soon as the pitcher engages the rubber

Runner on 1st - Fly Ball Coverage

PU:

• F9 toward the line; F1, F2, and F5 toward 3rd base

U1:

• F9 and F8 coming in, going back, and going to his left; F3 and F4 toward 1st base.

U3:

• The “modified” V; F8 going to his right; F5, F6, and F4 toward the center of the infield.

Runner on 1st - Fly Ball to Modified V

PU:

• Move up the 3rd baseline to take the runner into 3rd.

U1:

• Line up R1’s tag getting the best angle possible;

• Be prepared to take R1 back into 1st or the BR into 1st;

• Release to home when/if R1 commits to third.

U3:

• Move into position to get the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Give a visual/audible signal of the catch/no catch if needed;

• Be prepared to take all touches and plays at 2nd and at 1st if U1 covers the plate, let the ball take you to the play.

Runner on 1st - Fly Ball to Right

PU:

• Move up the line and watch the BR touch 1st.

• Watch for a quick throw back if the ball is caught

• Move to 3rd and be prepared to make a call on R1 at third and home

U1:

• Move into position to get the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Give a visual/audible signal of the catch/no catch if needed;

• Stay out

U3:

• Fall back into working area and watch the play develop.

• Be prepared to take all touches and plays at 2nd and at 1st

Runner on 1st - Ground Ball

PU:

• Move up the first base line to help with pulled foot and overthrows.

U1:

• Get into position for play a first;

• You will have to increase your distance from first, because your starting position is closer to the bag than with nobody on.

U3:

• Move into position to for play at second base;

• Have SLOW timing at play on second, watching for pulled foot, dropped ball, and interference.

Runner on 2nd- Positioning

U1: Deep B

• Acceptable to be square toward the third baseline.

U3: D

• A step or two behind the 3rd baseman, never closer than 10 feet from the bag.

Runner on 2nd- Fly Ball Coverage

PU:

• F9 toward the line;

• F1, F2, and F3 toward 1st base.

• Does not rotate on batted balls

U1:

• The “modified” V;

• F8 going to toward right field;

• F9 going straight in, straight back, or to his right;

• Takes all catch/no catch from the infield F3, F4, and F6 toward the middle of the infield.

• If U3 goes out, revert back to two-man.

U3:

• F7 and F8 coming in, going back, and going to his right;

• F5 and F6;

• Goes out on all catchable balls in coverage area.

Runner on 2nd- Ground Ball

PU:

• Stay Home

U1:

• Same movement as two man.

• If ball gets through infield, has all plays at 1st and 2nd.

U3:

• Moves into position to make call at 3rd.

Runner on 2nd- Base Hit

PU:

• Stay Home

U1:

• Same movement as two man.

• Has all plays at 1st and 2nd.

U3:

• Moves into position to make call at 3rd.

Runner on 2nd- Fly Ball to Left

PU:

• Stay Home

U1:

• Be prepared to take all touches and plays at 1st, 2nd and all plays at 3rd.

• Fall back to working area and let the ball take you to the play.

• Watch runners touch the bases

U3:

• Move out on the ball getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Stop before making the call;

• Give a visual/verbal signal of the catch/no catch, if needed;

• DO NOT return to the

  infield.

Runner on 3rd- Positioning

Pre Pitch: Staying Home

U1: A

• a step or two behind the 1st baseman, never closer than 10 feet from the bag.

• Has check swings on right handed batters;

• Has foul/fair responsibility for all balls past the front edge of the 1stbase bag.

U3:D

• Straddle the line if necessary

• a step or two behind the 3rd baseman, never closer than 10 feet from the bag.

• Has check swings on left handed batters;

• Has foul/fair responsibility for all balls past the front edge of the 3rd base bag.

Runner on 3rd- Fly Ball Coverage

PU:

• F9 toward the line;

• F1, F2, and F3 toward 1st base.

U1:

• F8 going back, coming in, and going to his left

• F8 going to his left;

• F9 all the way to the

  line;

• F3 and F4

U3:

• F8 going to his right

• F7 all the way to the line;

• F5 and F6.

Runner on 3rd- Fly Ball to Left Field

PU:

• Line up tag at third

• Move back to work the wedge

U1:

• Immediately run into the infield;

• Watch BR touch 1st;

• Get into the working area, being in a position to make a call at any base;

• Be prepared for a throw back into 3rd on R3.This can happen quickly, and therefore quick instincts and maximum hustle are necessary.

U3:

• Move out on the ball getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Stop before making the call;

• Give a visual/verbal signal of the catch/no catch, if needed;

• DO NOT return to the

  infield.

Runner on 3rd- Fly Ball to Right Field

PU:

• Line up tag at third

• Move back to work the wedge

U1:

• Move out on the ball getting the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Stop before making the call;

• Give a visual/verbal signal of the catch/no catch, if needed;

• DO NOT return to the

  infield.

U3:

• Immediately run into the infield;

• Watch BR touch 1st;

• Get into the working area, being in a position to make a call at any base;

• Be prepared for a throw back into 3rd on R3.This can happen quickly, and therefore quick instincts and maximum hustle are necessary.

Runner on Third - Base Hit

PU:

• Observe the play, prepared for plays at the plate

U1:

• Move into the infield and pivot observing the BR’s touch of 1st and prepared to take BR into 2nd if U3 misses the rotation.

• Once you have seen that U3 is in position to take the runner into 2nd remain at 1st;

U3:

• Move into the infield to observe all touches and make all calls at 2nd;

• Has all calls at 3rd base if BR attempts to advance to 3rd.

Runner on Third - Ground Ball

PU:

• play at the plate: work the wedge

• No play at the plate: 1b extended to observe touch and pulled foots

U1:

• Take normal position for plays at 1st base.

• Be aware that if U3 is required to stay at 3rd, then it is necessary to move into the infield and stay ahead of the BR.

U3:

• Initially take a few steps toward the coach’s box, anticipating a play at 3rd;

• Remain alert for any plays at third on R3, including a possible rundown between 3rd and home;

• If and when it becomes apparent that R3 will reach home safely, without a play, then move into the middle of the infield to be in position for all plays at 2nd and 3rd.

Runners on 1st and 2nd- Positioning

Pre Pitch:

< 2 outs: Infield Fly, Double Tag, Push

2 outs: Timing Play, Staying home, Push

U1: A

• When the runner is being held, move 10 feet beyond bag;

• Otherwise, be a step or two behind the first baseman, still aware of possible pickoffs.

U3: Standard C

Runners on 1st and 2nd- Fly Ball Coverage

PU:

• F9 toward the line;

• F1, F2, and F5 toward 3rd

  base.

U1:

• F9 and F8 coming in, going back, and going to his left;

• F3 and F4 toward 1st base

U3:

• The “modified” V;

• F8 going to his right;

• F5 straight in and to his left, F6, and F4 toward the center of the infield.

Runners on 1st and 2nd- Trouble Ball to Right

PU:

• Double tag rotation

• Move up the third base line in foul territory;

• If R2 tags and a play develops at 3rd, move into the cutout for the play;

• Retreats home if R2 advances to 3rd without a play

U1:

• Pause, read, and react;

• If the ball is a trouble ball, go out and be set for the catch/no catch;

U3:

• Revert to two-man

  mechanics;

• Moves to working area and has tag-ups of both runners;

• Has plays at all bases, except for play at 3rd if R2 tags and goes to 3rd.

Runners on 1st and 2nd- Fly Ball to Right (U1 Does not go out)

PU:

• Double tag rotation

• Move up the third base line in foul territory;

• If ball is caught move into the cutout for the play;

• Retreats home if ball is not caught

U1:

• Pause, read, and react.

• If the ball is not a trouble ball, remain in the area behind first base, lining up a possible tag;

• Still responsible for catch/no catch;

• If ball is caught, rotates home if R2 commits to 3rd.

• If ball is not caught, remain at 1st base.

U3:

• Moves to working area and has tag-up of R2;

• If ball is caught, has plays at 2nd, and at 1st once U1 rotates home;

• If ball is not caught, takes R2 into 3rd.

Runners on 1st and 2nd- Fly Ball to Left

PU:

• Double tag rotation

• Move up the third base line in foul territory;

• If ball is caught move into the cutout for the play;

• Retreats home if ball is not caught

U1:

• Moves into the infield.

• If ball is caught, rotates home if R2 commits to 3rd.

• If ball is not caught, (push) stays ahead of the BR and takes the BR into 2nd. (Same mechanics as next page)

U3:

• Moves to working area and

  has tag-up of R2;

• If ball is caught, has plays at 2nd, and at 1st once U1 rotates home;

• If ball is not caught, takes R2 into 3rd. (Same mechanics as next page)

Runners on 1st and 2nd- Base Hit

PU:

• Remains at home and observes the play;

• Be ready for a possible play at the plate.

U1:

• Come in and pivot, watching the BR touch 1st base;

• Stay ahead of the BR, (push) and move into the 2nd base cutout if the BR commits to 2nd.

U3:

• Step up and open up to the ball;

• Responsible for plays on R2 at 3rd, and R1 at 2nd or 3rd;

• Stay ahead of R1 and move into 3rd base cut-out if R1 commits to 3rd.

Runners on 1st and 3rd- Positioning

Pre Pitch: Staying Home

U1: A

U3: C

Runners on 1st and 3rd- Fly Ball Coverage

PU:

• F9 toward the line;

• F1, F2, and F5 toward 3rd base.

U1:

• F9 and F8 coming in, going back, and going to his left.

• F3 and F4 toward 1st base

U3:

• The “modified” V;

• F8 going to his right;

• F5 straight in and to his left, F6, and F4 toward the center of the infield.

Runners on 1st and 3rd- Fly Ball to Left

PU:

• Line up the tag of R3 at 3rd base;

• Get into position for any plays at the plate.

U1:

• Move into the infield.

• Be prepared to take R1 back into 1st or the BR into 1st or 2nd (push) if the ball is dropped.

U3:

• Move into position to get the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Give a visual/audible signal of the catch/no

  catch if needed;

• Has play on R1 at 2nd and all plays at 3rd.

Runners on 1st and 3rd- Fly Ball to Right

PU:

• Line up the tag of R3 at 3rd base;

• Get into position for any plays at the plate.

U1:

• Pause, read, and react;

• If the ball is a trouble ball, go out. DO NOT RETURN TO INFIELD;

• If the ball is not a trouble ball, move toward the coach’s box to line up R1’s possible tag and take all plays at 1st

U3:

• Be prepared to take all touches and plays at 2nd and all plays at 3rd;

• If U1 goes out, also take all plays at first, as well as the tag-up of R1

Runners on 1st and 3rd- Base Hit

PU:

• Remains at home and observes the play;

• Be ready for a possible play at the plate.

U1:

• Come in and pivot, watching the BR touch 1st base;

• Stay ahead of the BR (push) and move into the 2nd base cutout if the BR commits to 2nd.

U3:

• Step up and open up to the ball;

• Responsible for plays on R1 at 2nd or 3rd;

• Stay ahead of R1 and move into 3rd base cut-out if R1 commits to 3rd.

Runner on 2nd and 3rd- Positioning

Pre Pitch: Stay Home, Timing (2 outs)

U1: Deep B

• Square to third Baseline

U3:D

• Straddle the line if necessary

• a step or two behind the 3rd baseman, never closer than 10 feet from the bag.

• Has check swings on left handed batters;

• Has foul/fair responsibility for all balls past the front edge of the 3rd base bag

Runner on 2nd and 3rd- Fly Ball Coverage

PU:

• F9 toward the line;

• F1, F2, and F3 toward 1st base.

• Does not rotate on batted balls

U1:

• The “modified” V;

• F8 going to toward right field;

• F9 going straight in, straight back, or to his right

• Takes all catch/no catch from the infield

• F3 straight in and to his right, F4, and F6 toward the middle of the infield.

• If U3 goes out, revert back to two-man.

U3:

• F7 and F8 coming in, going back, and going to his right;

• F5 and F6

• Goes out on all catchable balls in coverage area.

Runner on 2nd and 3rd- Fly Ball to Left

PU:

• If U3 goes out, get into position to line up the tag of R3;

• If U3 does not go out, be aware of U3 failing to line up the tag and watch to see if R3 leaves early.

U1:

• Has all plays at 1st and 2nd;

• If U3 goes out, also has all plays at 3rd.

U3:

• Pause, read, react;

• If trouble, go out and STAY OUT;

• If not trouble, move into position to line up the tag of R3 at 3rd, while still maintaining responsibility for the catch/no catch.

Runner on 2nd and 3rd- Ground Ball / Base Hit

PU:

• Immediately gets into position for a possible play at the plate.

U1:

• Same movement as two man;

• If ball gets through infield, has all plays at 1st and 2nd.

U3:

• Moves into position to make call at 3rd.

Based Loaded - Positioning

Pre Pitch: Staying Home, Infield Fly or Timing Play, Push

U1: A

• When the runner is being held, move 10 feet beyond bag;

• otherwise be a step or two behind the first baseman, still aware of possible pickoffs.

U3: Standard C

Bases Loaded- Fly Ball Coverage

PU:

• F9 toward the line;

• F1, F2, and F5 toward 3rd base.

U1:

• F9 and F8 coming in, going back, and going to his left;

• F3 and F4 toward 1st base.

U3:

• The “modified” V;

• F8 going to his right;

• F5 straight in and to his left, F6, and F4 toward the center of the infield.

Bases Loaded- Fly Ball to Left

PU:

• Line up the tag of R3 at 3rd base;

• Get into position for any plays at the plate.

U1:

• Move into the infield;

• Responsible for the tag-up of R1;

• Be prepared to take R1 back into 1st or the BR into 1st or 2nd if the ball is dropped.

U3:

• Move into position to get the best possible angle for the catch/no catch;

• Also responsible for the

  tag-up for R2;

• Give a visual/audible signal of the catch/no catch if needed;

• Has plays on R2 and R1 at 2nd and all plays at 3rd.

Bases Loaded- Fly Ball to Right

PU:

• Line up the tag of R3 at 3rd base;

• Get into position for any plays at the plate.

U1:

• Pause, read, and react;

• If the ball is a trouble ball, go out. DO NOT RETURN TO INFIELD;

• If the ball is not a trouble ball, move toward the coach’s box to line up R1’s possible tag and take all plays at 1st\

U3:

• Be prepared to take all touches and plays at 2nd

  and all plays at 3rd;

• If U1 goes out, also take all plays at first, as well as the tag-up of R2 and R1

Bases Loaded- Ground Ball / Base Hit

PU:

• Observe the touch of 3rd by R2;

• Get into position for a possible play at the plate.

U1:

• Move into the infield and pivot observing the BR’s touch of 1st;

• Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st;

• Stay ahead of the BR (push) and move into the 2nd base cut-out if the BR commits to 2nd.

U3:

• Observe touches at 2nd and make all calls on plays on

  R2 and R1 at 2nd;

• Move into position to make all calls on plays at 3rd;

• Stay ahead of R1 and when R1 commits to 3rd, move into the 3rd base cut-out.

Staying Home

Infield Fly

Double Tag

Standard Rotation

Push

Timing