Rules Clinics (2022) - LL California District 31
Session #1 (~53 minutes) Session #2 (~35 minutes) Session #3 (~24 minutes) Session #4 (~30 minutes) Session #5 (~35 minutes)
Umpire Mechanics
Hands on knees - set position Timing of your calls Out mechanic ("he's out", "she's out", "they're out" - two words please) Safe mechanic ("safe" - one word please) Time mechanic Foul-left mechanic Eyes on base, ears listen for ball "pop" in glove "A"-position (no runners on) "A"-position, pivot "B"-position (runner on 1st only) "C"-position (runner on 2nd and/or 3rd) Out, on the tag Safe, no tag Safe, off the bag Safe, ball on the ground Safe, no control Covering rundowns
Plate Umpire Mechanics
"Slot" position (fyi: DMLL trains use of the heel-toe stance!!) Slot & Heel-Toe (more detail on plate mechanics with live demonstration) Timing of your calls Ball mechanic Strike (called) mechanic Strike (swinging) mechanic Tracking the ball Foul mechanic Foul Tip mechanic Putting the ball in play Check swing strike Check swing - going for help Working the "Wedge" (positioning for plays at the plate)
Pre-Game Equipment Checks
Check Batting Helmets and Catcher's Equipment Check Bats
Rules
Obstruction 7.06(b) - No play is being made upon runner Obstruction 7.06(a) - Play is being made upon runner Obstruction 7.06(a) & 7.06(b) Interference - runner (or batter-runner) Interference - running lane violation Interference - batter
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