Confidence
The minimum score required to pass the umpire exam
80
PUBGARP is an acronym for
Pick Up Ball Glance At Runner Partner
Batter points to where they think the ball was when you called a strike
Hold up player and direct the batter to get in the box for the next pitch
we often adjust during the game
Because we feel there could be room for improvement
You are the home plate umpire and your base umpire just went out on a ground ball to the outfield
Revert to 1 person mechanics and discuss it after the game
What should you do on a very close call
Sell safe or out
Holding zone between 3rd base and Home plate is used too
let the play develop and the ball bring you into your call
Parents outside the field in the bleachers are yelling that the last pitch was strike three
Do not engage. once you engage they will know you here them and get even more involved
Why is it preferred to assign umpires no more than two games consecutively
Mental Fog, Haze or lack of acuity. There is such a thing as Mental & Physical Fatigue
Oh Oh, the sprinklers were on all night on the field
Walk the field, notify the UIC, give ground crew an opportunity to correct the situation, with the UIC designate dead ball areas
How many Chapters are in the USA Rulebook
12
It is important to be at the top of the strike zone to
Follow the path of the ball from the pitcher release to the catcher through the strike zone.
A parent or close family member passed away on the Saturday before next weekends tournament. You should
You are emotionally compromised. Notify the UIC of the situation and withdraw from the tournament. Your emotional wellbeing is more important than a schedule.
The weather for next weekends tournament is expected to be sunny with a temperature in the low 100's
Start hydrating the weekend before
batters continually on one team walk halfway to the dugout in between pitches
approach the coach and ask him politely to have the players keep one foot in the batters box
How is the distance of the pitching plate measured
From the back tip of Home plate to the front of the pitching plate
A hit ball must entirely go over 1st or 3rd base in order to be a fair ball
No any part of the ball going over 1st or 3rd is a fair ball
After an intense game with some close calls. How do you reset?
Talk it out with your partner, Hopefully the UIC will be available to walk back with you and listen. Go to the umpire area away from players and coaches and relax.
1st game is 7:30 am, report to the UIC 1 hour before game time, field is 45 minutes away. What time must you leave your home
5:15 am
you have the worst catcher in the history of softball in front of you catching
while maintaining the slot move your hands, arms and body as much as you can behind the body of the catcher
How can you best display confidence
Be on time, look crisp and sharp in a clean uniform, hustle and move with a purpose
Having these four elements makes for a good call
Base, Ball, Defense and Offense
After a close call strike three with bases loaded, the coach comes running out, in your face screaming that was not a strike, your horrible, then turns and start heading back to the dugout
your response should be. Walk to the opposite side batters box. Do not glare or make eye contact. Take a deep breath, make a note to speak with the coach during their next at bat and inform him that such behavior is not acceptable and the next outburst will result in removal from the complex
Batter runner hits a sharp line drive to 3rd who bobbles the ball and throws before the batter runner reaches first over 1st base and into dead ball territory. You award the batter runner 3rd base
This is obviously a misapplication of the rule. Pull out your notepad in a couple of innings and make a note to read up on the rule again.
You are the base umpire and make an out call on a play where you did not see the ball. The offended coach comes out. You put your hand up and ask the coach to give you a minute. You take one step towards the plate umpire and they verbally and visually signal safe with a bobble motion
Obviously some errors here. Call time, let the coach ask their question, approach your partner(remember you are a team out there, no umpire can over rule another umpire. gather information and make the best and hopefully right call.