January 19
JJD-10:00 AM

UMPIRE MECHANICS

 

Plate Work

Position: Slot, Stance: Heal Toe, Scissors or Balanced / Head Position, Locked In, Outside corner knee high, Flat Back, Head Forward / When to go set / How to remove mask

 

Put ball in play (start of game vs. after foul) / Calls- Call Balls Down & Strikes Up / 3rd Strike Call (Caught and Dropped) / Swinging Strike, Foul Tip/ Check Swing / Foul back / Clear catcher left side / Ground ball/Fly ball / Check swing/Int.Walk

 

Cage Work

Left & Right hitters / Put ball in play/Position/Stance / Track ball w/eyes not head / Timing of Calls / Balls/Strikes/Strike 3 & Drop 3rd Strike

 

Base Work
Ready Position, Angle & Distance / Chest to bag Ð Turn head in front of throw / Watch foot listen for catch (Eyes closed drill) / Make calls Out/Safe (routine/close play) / Errant throw mechanics Ð Make calls / On the tag, HeÕs Out / Safe! Safe! No Tag! / Or Safe! HeÕs off the bag! / Pick Off Mech Ð Make the call (routine/close) / Steal