Crew of 4 Umpire Mechanics

OHSAA Crew of 4 Umpire Mechanics - Tyler Monk

All Situations - Fair / Foul

P: Up to the front edge of the 1st and 3rd base bags; Prepared to help past the edge.

U1: From the front edge of 1st base bag on; (Same as A in 2/3 Man). Prepared to help on bunts / slow rollers that P is blocked on.

U2: None
U3: From the front edge of 3rd base bag on; (Same as D in 3 Man). Prepared to help on bunts / slow rollers that P is blocked on.

Fly Ball Coverage - U2 Inside

P: F1 / F2

U1: F8 going back, coming in, and going to his left; F9 in all instances; F3 and F4 moving toward 1st base.

U2: F4 and F6 unless moving toward the foul line on their side; NO OUTFIELD RESPONSIBILITES. (Pregame Balls in shallow center “Bermuda Triangle”)
U3: F8 going to his right F7 in all instances; F5 and F6 moving toward 3rd base.

Fly Ball Coverage - U2 Outside

P: F1 / F2

U1: F9 going to their left; Fair / Foul down the line; F3 and F4 straight in or to their left.

U2: F8, F9 going in / out / right; Middle infielders diving toward the middle.
U3: F7 going to their right; Fair / Foul down the line; F5 and F6 straight in or to their right.

No Runners On - Positioning

U1: Position A - Both feet in foul territory 10 feet behind 1st Base (Always behind the 1st Baseman). Same as Crew of 2/3.

U2: Position E;

• On or close to the imaginary line running from the plate through the edge of the pitchers mound;

• 10 -12 feet behind the middle infielders;

• Preferably on the second baseman’s side, but permissible to be on the shortstop’s side;

• Avoid being directly behind an infielder, or being too close to them;

U3: Position D - Both feet In foul territory 10 feet behind 3rd Base (Always behind the 3rd Baseman). Same as Crew of 2/3.

No Runners On - Fly Ball to RF Line

P: Trail the BR up the 1st base line and fill in behind U1; Once BR reaches second, retreat to home for a possible play.

U1: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; • Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; • Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

U2: Move into the infield to take all touches and plays at 2nd; Come in on the side of the base away from the throw of the fielder; Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot

U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take the runner into 3rd.

No Runners On - Fly Ball to V

P: Move out on the batted ball in foul territory toward 3rd; • Observe runner/s touch of 3rd; • Be prepared to take the runner into 3rd; • Will not retreat home. Tell U3 you’re at 3 if the runner comes

U1: • Move into the infield and pivot observing touch of 1st; • Be prepared to take the runner back into 1stor into 2ndif U3 gets hung up at 3rd; • Once runner achieves 2nd, retreat toward home telling P, “I’ve got the plate.”; • DO NOTcommit to home too soon.

U2: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; • Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; • Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

U3: Move into infield ready to take all touches and calls at 2nd; • DO NOT retreat to 3rd.

No Runners On - FB to LF Line

P: Move out on the batted ball in foul territory toward 3rd; • Observe runner/s touch of 3rd; • Be prepared to take the runner into 3rd; • Will not retreat home.

U1: Move into the infield and pivot observing the BR’s touch of 1st; • Be prepared to take the runner back into 1stor into 2ndif U3 gets hung up at 3rd; • If runner achieves 2nd, move to home telling P, “I’ve got the plate.”;

U2: Move into the infield to take all touches and plays at 2nd; • Come in on the side of the base away from the throw of the fielder; • Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside.

U3: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; • Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; • Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

No Runners On - Base Hit

P: Move out into the infield grass to observe the play; Be a second pair of eyes for possible obstruction/interference; If the BR gets to 2nd, retreat to home for a possible play.

U1: Move into the infield and pivot observing the BR’s touch of 1st; Be prepared to take BR into 2nd if U2 does not make it to 2nd; Be prepared to take the runner back into 1st.

U2: Move into the infield to take all touches and plays at 2nd; Come in on the side of the base away from the throw of the fielder;

U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take the runner into 3rd.

No Runners On - GB to the Inf

P: Trail the BR up the 1st base line in order to help on pulled foot or swipe tag; Responsible for overthrow; If the BR makes it to 2nd, return home for play

U1: Move in to make the call at 1st; • Come set, observe the play, make the call; • On an overthrow observe the BR and get in position for any play back into 1st.

U2: Move into the infield to take all touches and plays at 2nd; • Come in on the shortstop side of the Base • Let either middle infielder make the throw to 1st before you run by them; • Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside.

U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to make all calls at 3rd

Runner on 1st - Positioning / Communication

U1: Position A: • 8-10 ft. behind 1st in foul territory; • Adjacent to the foul line, facing the 1st base bag. • Hands on knees set. Do not move for pickoffs. (Same as Crew of 3)
U2: Deep B (Same a Crew of 3)

U3: D Match U1 w/ Hands on Knees

Runner on 1st - Fly ball to right

P: Move out on the batted ball and observe the action; Be prepared to help on any calls at first that U2 may request your help.

U1: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

U2:• Move into position to take all touches at 1st and 2nd. • If the ball is caught and a throwback to 1st, get set for the play

U3: Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

Runner on 1st - Fly ball to Left

P: Move out on the batted ball to take all calls and touches at 3rd;

U1: • Move into position to observe tags and touches of 1st (can be in foul territory); • Takes R1 back into 1st; • Rotate home only when R1 commits to 3rd; • Should be at the plate area by the time that R1 has rounded 3rd

U2: • Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd; • Move into position to cover plays at 1st if U1 covers home.

U3: • Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; • Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; • Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

Runner on 1st - Base Hit

P: • Move out with the batted ball; • Move into position to observe touches and make calls at home.
U1: • Move into position to observe touches of 1st; • Be alert to take the runner back into 1st .

U2: • Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd.

U3: Moves down the line ready to take all touches and make all calls at 3rd.

Runner on 1st - Base Hit

P: Trail the BR up the 1st base line in order to rule on a pulled foot or swipe tag; • Be prepared to retreat to home for a possible play; • Responsible for overthrows

U1: Move in to make the call at 1st; • Come set, observe the play, make the call.

U2: • Move into position to rule on any play at 2nd; • Watch for interference by on an illegal slide

U3: • Move down the line ready to move into position to take all touches and make all calls at 3rd.

Runner on Second - Positioning and Comms

U1: A

U2: Deep B

U3: D, prepared to move forward for a steal

Stay Home / Push (if U3 goes out)

Runner on 2nd - Fly ball to right side

P: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate.

U1: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; • Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; • Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

U2: • Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd and 1st; • Responsible for tag-up of R2.

U3: • Move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd

Runner on 2nd - Fly ball to left side

P: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate.

U1: Move into the infield between 1st and 2nd; • Pick up BR and take BR back into 1st and into 2nd (PUSH); YELL at U2, “PUSH PUSH”

U2: • Drop back towards the mound between 2 nd and 3rd; • Has tag-up of R2; • If BR advances toward 2nd, will let U1 take the BR into 2nd (push). Communicate back to U1 that you are pushing

U3:Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; • Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; • Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

Runner on 2nd - Base Hit

P: Move into position for a possible play at the

plate; • Responsible for all overthrows.

U1: Move into position to observe tags and

touches of 1st.

U2: Move into position and be prepared to take all touches and calls at 2nd.

U3: Move down the line, ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

Runner on 2nd - Ground ball

P: Move into position for a possible play at the plate; • Responsible for all overthrows

U1: Move into position to make the call at 1st;

U2: Move into position to rule on a possible quick play back into 2nd,or a possible rundown on R2 between 2nd and 3rd.

U3: Move QUICKLY toward the third base coach’s box to get into position for a possible quick throw to retire R2.

Runner on 3rd - Comms / U2 Positioning

• Be on edge of infield next to the shortstop with LESS THAN two outs.

• If the infield is in move onto the dirt approximately 5-10 feet deeper than the SS.

• With two outs you can move back to normal position

Stay Home

Push if U3 goes out

Runner on 3rd - Fly Ball to Right Field Line

P: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate.

U1: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; • Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; • Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

U2: Quickly move into the infield to take all touches and plays on BR at 1st and 2nd.

U3: Quickly move down the line to observe R3’s tag; • Be ready to move into position to take BR into 3rd.

Runner on 3rd - Fly Ball to V

P: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in 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 or into 2nd.

U2: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; • Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; • Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

U3: Quickly move down the line to observe R3’s tag; • Be ready to move into position to take BR into 3rd.

Runner on 3rd - Fly Ball to Left Field Line

P: Responsible for tag-up of R3; In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in 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 or into 2nd.

U2: Quickly move to the 3rd base cutout. • Responsible for all plays at 3rd

U3: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; • Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; • Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

Runner on 3rd - Base Hit

P: Be ready for a possible play at the plate; Responsible for overthrows

U1: Move into position to make any call at 1st .

U2: • Move into the infield to take all touches and plays at 2nd; • Come in on the side of the base away from the throw of the outfielder; • Stay on the outfield side of the base if cannot make it inside.

U3: Move down the line, ready to move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd.

Runners on 1st and 2nd - Comms / U2 Positioning

U2: Deep B

Stay Home

Less than 2 outs: IFF

2 Outs: Timing Play

Push if U3 goes out

Runner on 1st / 2nd - U1 Goes Out

P: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate.

U1: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; • Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; • Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

U2: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd and 1st; • Responsible for tag-ups of both R2 and R1.

U3: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd

Runner on 1st / 2nd - U3 Goes Out

P: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate.

U1: Move into the infield between 1st and 2nd; Responsible for the tag-up of R1; • Pick up BR and take BR back into 1st and into 2nd (PUSH); YELL at U2, “PUSH PUSH”

U2: • Drop back towards the mound between 2 nd and 3rd; • Has tag-up of R2; Take all plays on R2 and R1 at 2nd and 3rd; • If BR advances toward 2nd, will let U1 take the BR into 2nd (push)

U3:Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; • Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; • Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

Runner on 1st / 2nd - Base Hit

P: • Move out with the batted ball; • Move into position to observe touches and make calls at home.
U1: • Move into position to observe touches of 1st; • Be alert to take the runner back into 1st .

U2: • Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd.

U3: Moves down the line ready to take all touches and make all calls at 3rd.

Runner on 1st / 3rd - Comms / U2 positioning

U2: Deep B

Stay Home

Push if U3 goes out

Runner on 1st / 3rd - U1 Goes out

P: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate.

U1: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; • Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; • Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

U2: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd and 1st; • Responsible for tag-up of R1

U3: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd; • Responsible for tag-up of R3.

Runner on 1st / 3rd - U3 Goes Out

P: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate.

U1: Move into the infield between 1st and 2nd; Responsible for the tag-up of R1; • Pick up BR and take BR back into 1st and into 2nd (PUSH); YELL at U2, “PUSH PUSH”

U2: • Drop back towards the mound between 2 nd and 3rd; • Has tag-up of R2; Take all plays on R3 at 3rd, and R1 at 2nd or 3rd; • If BR advances toward 2nd, will let U1 take the BR into 2nd (push)

U3:Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; • Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; • Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

Runner on 1st / 3rd - Base Hit

P: • Move out with the batted ball; • Move into position to observe touches and make calls at home.
U1: • Move into position to observe touches of 1st; • Be alert to take the runner back into 1st .

U2: • Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd.

U3: Moves down the line ready to take all touches and make all calls at 3rd.

Runners on 2nd / 3rd - Pre Pitch Comms / U2 Positioning

U2: Deep B

Stay Home

Push

Runners on 2nd / 3rd - U1 Goes Out

P: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate.

U1: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; • Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; • Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

U2: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd and 1st; • Responsible for tag-up of R2

U3: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd; • Responsible for tag-up of R3.

Runners on 2nd / 3rd - U3 Goes Out

P: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate.

U1: Move into the infield between 1st and 2nd; Responsible for the tag-up of R1; • Pick up BR and take BR back into 1st and into 2nd (PUSH); YELL at U2, “PUSH PUSH”

U2: • Drop back towards the mound between 2 nd and 3rd; • Has tag-up of R2; Has play on R3 at 3rd, R2 at 2nd or 3 rd, and if BR goes to 2nd, move to 3 rd and let U1 take the play (push).

U3:Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; • Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; • Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

Runners on 2nd / 3rd - Base Hit

P: • Move out with the batted ball; • Move into position to observe touches and make calls at home.
U1: • Move into position to observe touches of 1st; • Be alert to take the runner back into 1st .

U2: • Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd.

U3: Moves down the line ready to take all touches and make all calls at 3rd.

Bases Loaded - Pre Pitch Comm / U2 Positioning

U2: Deep B

PPC:
Stay home

Less than 2 outs: IFF

2 Outs: Timing

Push

Bases Loaded - U1 Goes Out

P: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate.

U1: Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; • Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; • Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

U2: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd and 1st; • Responsible for tag-up of R2 / R1

U3: Move into position to take all touches and calls at 3rd; • Responsible for tag-up of R3.

Bases Loaded - U3 Goes Out

P: In the four-person system, with a runner starting in scoring position, the plate umpire will remain at home and be in position for a possible play at the plate.

U1: Move into the infield between 1st and 2nd; Responsible for the tag-up of R1; • Pick up BR and take BR back into 1st and into 2nd (PUSH); YELL at U2, “PUSH PUSH”

U2: • Drop back towards the mound between 2 nd and 3rd; • Has tag-up of R2; Take any play on R3 at 3rd or R2 or R1 at 2nd or 3rd; and if BR goes to 2nd, move to 3 rd and let U1 take the play (push).

U3:Go out on ALL catchable balls in coverage area, as well as any trouble ball or any ball that may go out of play in coverage area; • Get the best angle possible; • Stop for any catch/no catch decisions; • Once out, stay out, and do not return the infield.

Bases Loaded - Base Hit

P: • Move out with the batted ball; • Move into position to observe touches and make calls at home.
U1: • Move into position to observe touches of 1st; • Be alert to take the runner back into 1st .

U2: • Move into position to take all touches and calls at 2nd.

U3: Moves down the line ready to take all touches and make all calls at 3rd.

Staying Home

Infield Fly

Double Tag

Standard Rotation

Push

Timing