AZBOA SVO Baseball Officials Meeting Welcome AIA Level 3 & 4 Umpires Classroom Training 6-7:30 PM AZBOA SVO Baseball Officials Meeting

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NFHS Baseball Rule Book Rule 3 Substituting, Coaching, Bench and Field Conduct, Charged Conferences AZBOA SVO Baseball Officials Meeting

Rule 3: Substituting, Coaching, Bench& Field Conduct, Charged Conferences volunteer to read first paragraph thru Penalty (page 25) …after the lineup cards are official …( volunteer to read first paragraph thru Penalty) Question: Smith, the starting pitcher for the Home team, hurts himself during warm-ups, and cannot pitch to the first batter of the game. A) Smith must face the first batter, if he cannot he is ejected. B) Smith may later return to play any position other than pitcher C) Smith is out for the duration of the game and may not return. Answer: B..shall pitch until the 1 st batter has been retired or reached 1 st base…if starting pitcher does not face one batter…..he may not return to pitch.

Rule 3: Substituting, Coaching, Bench& Field Conduct, Charged Conferences Question: At the beginning of the 3 rd inning the head coach tells the umpire that Baker will bat for the 3 rd batter of the inning, Jones. Wilson comes to bat instead of Baker and does not tell the plate umpire. Wilson hits a double and is on 2 nd base. A) Wilson is an illegal sub and is restricted to the bench. B) Wilson is a substitute for Baker, Baker is no longer an eligible sub. C) Wilson is an unreported sub for Jones and umpire makes changes to the lineup. Answer: C …projected subs are not allowed…substitute batter is in the game when ball is live and batter is in the box. AZBOA SVO Baseball Officials Meeting

Rule 3: Substituting, Coaching, Bench& Field Conduct, Charged Conferences -a Players status is either:  Starter = player originally listed in the batting order (including pitcher who is DH’d for)  Starter w/ reentry eligibility = starter who has left the game once  Substitute = all other team players who were not listed as starters  Ineligible Substitute = a substitute, who by rule, has no eligibility.*Exceptions are Courtesy Runners  Unreported Substitute = player who is eligible but entered w/o reporting. *No penalty for Unreported Substitute  Restricted to Dugout = illegal substitute if enters the game.  Ejected = cannot participate further in game. *Remain in Dugout or leave with Adult Personnel  Illegal Substitute = **See 2.36 art 3 (read on your own time) *Penalty is an out & restricted (if on offense) or if on defense (offense has option to accept play or not) 3-1-1: (page 25)……For discovery of an illegal player (first paragraph)

Rule 3: Substituting, Coaching, Bench& Field Conduct, Charged Conferences Question: An illegal sub on defense is involved in a play, the offense has the option to let the play stand or to all the batter to bat again if: A) The infraction is discovered prior to next pitch to the next batter of either team B) The infraction is discovered before all the infielder have crossed the foul lines. C) The infraction is discovered before the next pitch to the next batter of the offensive team. Answer: A …if an illegal player on defense is involved in a play and the infraction is discovered prior to the first pitch to the next batter of either team…

(do not read) 3-1-2: (page 26) …if a pitcher is replaced while his team is on defense… (do not read) Assuming the pitcher has substitution eligibility : *Can a removed pitcher return to pitch in the same inning? Answer: Yes, if not removed by rule. He may return once per inning. *If injured, can the pitcher return to pitch the next inning? Answer: If not removed by pitching rules or substitution rule. He could return to pitch. *Does a relief pitcher always have to face at least 1 hitter? Yes unless Injured or 3 rd out of inning (pick off, steal, retire hitter, etc.) is recorded while as pitcher of record. *Can the starting pitcher, be replaced while on offense, before facing a batter? Yes he can….this would be the Visiting teams starter. Rule 3: Substituting, Coaching, Bench& Field Conduct, Charged Conferences

3-1-4 The DH: (page 26)… a hitter may be designated… Questions- True or False: The starting pitcher may also be listed as the P/DH?False If a pinch hitter is used for the DH, is the DH terminated?False The player who was the starting DH may re-enter as the DH?True Can the player being DH’d for, enter the offensive lineup?True If so, where? In the previous DH’s batting position / They are locked together. If so, is the use of the DH terminated? True Any Starting Player may be DH’d for. DH is for the player or his replacement NOT his position. Rule 3: Substituting, Coaching, Bench& Field Conduct, Charged Conferences

3-1-4 The DH: (page 26)… a hitter may be designated for any player… (Volunteer to read) Can the DH enter the Defensive Lineup? Yes What happens to the player being DH’d for, once the DH enters the Defensive lineup? He must leave the lineup. They cannot be in the offensive lineup (together) or defensive lineup (together). DH= in the Defensive lineup = NO DH = person locked with the DH is now out of the game. Rule 3: Substituting, Coaching, Bench& Field Conduct, Charged Conferences AZBOA SVO Baseball Officials Meeting

(do not read) (page 27)..no coach shall physically assist a runner during playing action. (do not read) Penalty: The ball is dead at the end of playing action. The involved runner is immediately out and any additional outs made on the play stand. Runners not put out return to the bases occupied at the time of the interference. *Umpires must know the status of runners at ALL times to be able to place them properly for interference and obstruction* (page 27) …no offensive team personnel, other than… Remember: Remember: *Must vacate any area. *Interfere in fair territory is always infraction *Intentional interference is always an infraction. Rule 3: Substituting, Coaching, Bench& Field Conduct, Charged Conferences

3-3-1g thru l (page 27) …a coach, player or substitute... shall not: Commit any …(reader #1 thru f and reader #2 thru K Penalty) Question: An assistant coach leaves his dugout to loudly argue a call by the umpire on a play at the plate. A) The assistant coach shall be ejected. B) The assistant coach and the head coach shall both be restricted. C) If actions are severe, he may be ejected and head coach restricted. D) Both A & C Answer: D Question: Confronting or directing unsportsmanlike conduct to an umpire is permissible once the game has concluded and the umpires have left the field ? Answer: False Report this to AIA. LEAVE the area! Rule 3: Substituting, Coaching, Bench& Field Conduct, Charged Conferences

3-3-1 m – q (page 29) …coach, player, or bench personnel shall not: EJECTION -Throw Equipment = EJECTION (warn first ) EJECTION -Commit an act causing a balk = EJECTION (warn first) EJECTION -Use tobacco = EJECTION EJECTION -Leave their position during a fight/altercation = EJECTION -Malicious Contact Offense = OUT & EJECTION (unless already scored run, not out but ejected) EJECTION -Malicious on Defense = EJECTION Please note: Please note: The above are areas where we have to use good judgment & COMMON SENSE! Rule 3: Substituting, Coaching, Bench& Field Conduct, Charged Conferences

Rule CHANGE Rule CHANGE for Ejections for Minor infractions…. Umpires must first warn (written) and restrict prior to ejecting for MINOR offenses. If you have had enough and are ready to EJECT for MINOR / Misdemeanor issues YOU HAVE TO RESTRICT FIRST. You CANNOT eject a COACH without warning and restricting first EXCEPT for the following:  Threatening or Obscene language  Physical Contact  Failing to Control his players or coaches (per rules) Rule 3: Substituting, Coaching, Bench& Field Conduct, Charged Conferences

3-4 (page 30) Charged Conferences: Defensive Conference- is when a team representative (usually a coach) goes to the mound to visit the pitcher. If a Head Coach or Assistant Coach cross the foul line to speak with ANY defensive player the visit will be either: *Charged (free) conference and the Team gets 3 per regulation game. *Not Charged because the Pitcher was changed. Pitchers can be changed unlimited amount of times. *Not Charged because the Pitcher was changed. Pitchers can be changed unlimited amount of times. *One additional (total) Charged conference for extra innings -unused Conferences during regulation DO NOT carry over to extra innings. -unused Conferences during regulation DO NOT carry over to extra innings. -if the pitcher is removed then the conference is NOT CHARGED. -if the pitcher is removed then the conference is NOT CHARGED. -after 3 rd charged (regulation) or 1 st (extra inning) then pitcher is removed. -after 3 rd charged (regulation) or 1 st (extra inning) then pitcher is removed. - is concluded when the coach, on his return to dugout, crosses the foul line. - is concluded when the coach, on his return to dugout, crosses the foul line. Please note: If a coach has been restricted to the dugout then the conference takes place in the dugout and is over when the player(s) initially return to their positions. Rule 3: Substituting, Coaching, Bench& Field Conduct, Charged Conferences

3-4 (page 30) Charged Conferences: Offensive Conference- is when a Coach wants to speak with either the hitter, runners or both. Time will be called and the coach allowed to converse. *One charged conference per inning. *One charged conference per inning. -is concluded when the coach initially starts to return to his previous position. -is concluded when the coach initially starts to return to his previous position. Please note: If a coach has been restricted to the dugout then the conference takes place in the dugout and is over when the player(s) initially return to their positions. Rule 3: Substituting, Coaching, Bench& Field Conduct, Charged Conferences

3-4 (page 30) Charged Conferences: How long does a conference last? A reasonable amount of time as determined by the Plate Umpire. What if an Offensive and Defensive Conference happen at the same time? Who gets charged? What if an Offensive and Defensive Conference happen at the same time? Who gets charged?  Whoever called conference first, is charged and the other team may conference as long as they are ready once the original conference is concluded. How does and which Umpire concludes or terminates the Conference? Walk to the mound (defense) or call to coach (offense). Rule 3: Substituting, Coaching, Bench& Field Conduct, Charged Conferences

Questions on Rule 3 Substituting, Coaching, Bench and Field Conduct, Charged Conferences AZBOA SVO Baseball Officials Meeting

BREAK – 3 minutes Next Up- 2 Man Mechanics & Rotations Rule 3: Substituting, Coaching, Bench& Field Conduct, Charged Conferences AZBOA SVO Baseball Officials Meeting Here by 630

2 Man Mechanics & Rotations CLINIC this Saturday Feb 13 9 – 12 Noon Register via AZBOA only. Rule 3: Substituting, Coaching, Bench& Field Conduct, Charged Conferences AZBOA SVO Baseball Officials Meeting

1)Introduce Yourself to each Head Coach. Learn each Head Coaches first name! Head Coach HAS to attend Plate Meeting 2)Line Ups Exchanged. Take the Home teams first, verify and ensure the Visiting team has a copy. Then repeat with the Visiting teams lineup. Make Player Name, Number and Position is listed. Subs listed are recommended but optional. 1)Verify Properly and Legally Equipped by each Head Coach. He must affirm that his players are legal. 2)Mention Good Sportsmanship. Don’t need much detail but mention. 3)Cover the Ground Rules. Usually the Head Coach from the Home Team does this. 4)Ask if there are questions. Find out if there is an National Anthem or lineups are being introduced. Plate Umpire (Umpire in Charge or UIC) runs the plate meeting. Base Umpire remains silent unless asked a question or if at the CONCLUSION of the meeting the UIC has left something out. Plate Umpire (Umpire in Charge or UIC) runs the plate meeting. Base Umpire remains silent unless asked a question or if at the CONCLUSION of the meeting the UIC has left something out. Your meeting is conducted at the plate. There will be no warm up pitches thrown at this time. They can wait until you are finished with your plate meeting. Your meeting is conducted at the plate. There will be no warm up pitches thrown at this time. They can wait until you are finished with your plate meeting. Plate Meeting or Pre Game Conference 5 Minutes Prior to Game time (Covered this last meeting)

Where to stand during National Anthem

Intro to the “Umpires Infield” Working Area Library 45 Foot Line Point of Plate 1 st Base Extended 3 rd Base Extended

2 Man Mechanics The Umpires “V” – No Runners On

2 Man Mechanics The Umpires “V” – Runners On Base

Review of Outfield Fly Ball Responsibilities…The “V” No Runners On Base Where is our “V”? How do we differentiate Centerfielder? Chest facing Base Umpire is U1 responsibility….

Review of Outfield Fly Ball Responsibilities ….The “V” Runners ON base Where is our “V”? U1 has ALL catches except for those that are moving directly to a foul line. UIC has Fly ball responsibility when the left or right fielder move directly towards the foul line …

Basic Starting Positions “A” Position – No Runners ON BASE “C” Position – Bases Loaded, 2 nd & 3 rd or 3 rd Base Only “B” Position – 1 st Only or 1 & 3 rd Base

Starting a Game Pregame Conference with both Head Coaches National Anthem After Anthem and just prior to warm-up pitches First Pitch of Game

Starting Position A “A” Position is with NO RUNNERS ON BASE “A” Position batted ball stays on infield (play at first base) * U1 is 10-12’ behind 1 st baseman for starting position * U1 is 10-12’ behind 1 st baseman for starting position *90 Angle (15 – 18’) from play / *Read True & Accurate Throw *90 Angle (15 – 18’) from play / *Read True & Accurate Throw *Hands on Knees Set / *EYES, EARS, EYES! *Hands on Knees Set / *EYES, EARS, EYES! “UIC” reads a play from the infield and clears the catcher, moves to the 45 foot line. Ready for any overthrow towards dugout.

Starting Position A “A” Position – clean base hit into outfield *U1 takes the BR into 2 nd base or work back towards 1 st for play back into 1 st base *If BR goes for EXTRA BASES….U1 has BR into 3 rd Base In all cases UIC clears the catcher, remains in dirt circle and OBSERVES all touches, tags etc.

Starting Position B “Double Play” “B” Position is with either R1 or R1 & R3 Batted Ball stays on infield (double play ball) U1 has the play at second (including force play slide rule) as well as the play at first base. UIC clears the catcher, starts toward 3 rd base on the foul side of line Comes set (after reading a play on the infield) Observes action at 2 nd After seeing all action at 2 nd, works back to 1 st base extended and observes play at 1 st.

Clean base hit to outfield….. R1 goes to 3 rd base….UIC will rotate to Library (ahead of play) “I’ve got 3 rd if he comes” If no PLAY (ball & runner) then remain in Library, prepared to rotate home IF ball & runner (play) at 3 rd base, UIC moves inside to cutout for play Starting Position B “First to Third Rotation” R1 Only U1 has all touches of R1 and Plays on R1 at 2 nd base U1 will move to the 1 st base side of the working area and observe BR touch at 1 st base. Has all plays and touches of BR at 1, 2, and 3 rd base. U1 must keep chest to ball, eyes on baseball and glance at runners. U1 must hear and see his partner rotate to third

Starting Position B “First to Third Rotation” w/ R1 & R3 First to Third Rotation is exactly the same with R1 and R3 EXCEPT UIC has to see the touch of home plate by R3 The rest of the rotation is the same……

Starting Position C “C” position is with R1 & R2 R2 & R3 R2 & R3 R1, R2 & R3 R1, R2 & R3 R3 only R3 only

Starting Position C “Double Tag” w/ R1 & R2 LESS THAN 2 OUTS! This starting situation we have “Infield Fly” & “Double Tag” pre-signal Fly Ball to Outfielder that is CAUGHT, UIC rotates to Library “I’ve got 3 rd if he TAGS” If play (ball & runner) develops UIC moves inside to cutout to take the play If runner does not tag or ball is NOT caught, then UIC “I’m going home” U1 has BOTH tags and will line up tag at 2 nd base U1 has ALL plays at 1 st and 2 nd base Remember …if we have R1 & R2 with two outs we now have a “Time Play” and NO rotation

In between Innings During change over UIC will move to the side of the new defense (which ever side) UIC will alert the pitcher when they have 2 pitches left UIC will step forward and signal the on deck batter when 1 pitch is left U1 will move into position “A” An alternative positioning allows UIC and U1 to meet at the 45 foot line UIC must still notify Pitcher when 2 pitches is left and Batter when 1 pitch is left Umpires should NOT meet in this position if there has been a controversial play, they should wait at least an inning or two ….

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NFHS Rule 4 Starting and Ending a Game AZBOA SVO Baseball Officials Meeting

Rule 4: Starting and Ending Game AIA uses the 10 Run Rule and has adopted a 15 Run Rule. * Losing coach must agree to 15 run rule. *Sub Varsity will ask at the Plate Meeting IF there is a time limit (1 hr 45 min). Coaches must agree. *Sub Varsity DOES NOT have to play out tie games, this is at the discretion of the coaches Called games are “no contests” when the game does go 4 ½ innings (unless home team ahead). No contests are usually rescheduled but this is a function of AIA. AZBOA SVO Baseball Officials Meeting

Rule 4: Starting and Ending Game (con’t.) 4.4.1f & Notes ….a game shall be forfeited …when a team is unable to provide at least 9 players to start a game. *Must Start w/ 9 and can go down to 8! *Must Start w/ 9 and can go down to 8! *Can play with 8 but NOT fewer than : May return from 8 players to 9 players. 4.5: AIA does not allow protests. AZBOA SVO Baseball Officials Meeting

Questions on Rule 4 Starting and Ending a Game AZBOA SVO Baseball Officials Meeting

NFHS Rule 5 Dead ball and Suspension of Play AZBOA SVO Baseball Officials Meeting

5-1-1-g-4 : Ball is dead immediately when pitched ball thrown and then lodges in umpire’s, catchers or offensive players equipment. 1 Bases T.O.P h ….the umpire handles a live ball…..ball is dead immediately and all playing action stops. All runners return to bases last occupied at the time the umpire handles the live ball j…an infielder intentionally drops a fair fly, fair line drive, fair bunt…. *The ball is dead and batter runner out with at least 1 st base occupied… *An infielder CAN intentionally drop an INFIELD FLY….ball remains live and Infield Fly is enforced. Rule 5: Dead Ball Suspension of Play

Delayed dead ball situations: f: Coach assisting runner. Out immediately but keep playing action live (delayed dead ball). All outs on play stand, all runners who advance (after the infraction) are returned G: Delayed dead ball when illegal glove or mitt touches ball. (Offense has option of taking play or 3 base award…more later in rule 7) After playing action is stopped (dead ball) when can it be live ball action? 5-1-4: When the umpire puts the ball back in play by signaling “Play”, provided the pitcher is engaged with rubber, catcher and batter are in their respective boxes Rule 5: Dead Ball Suspension of Play

When play has been “suspended”: 5-2-1: Play is suspended when: *Inclement Weather – for a min of 30 minutes after most recent lightening. Clock restarts if “new” lightening is observed. If 30 minutes elapses & inclement weather persists, Umpire has authority to suspend / call the game. *Medical emergency exists or further play could jeopardize player’s safety the Umpire will immediately call time and stop play b….when the ball becomes dead…a runner may return to a base… READ OUT LOUD Between MISSED base & next advance base = Then Ball out of Play = May Return *Between MISSED base & next advance base = Then Ball out of Play = May Return *On or past next Advance Base = Then ball out of Play = May NOT return to missed base Rule 5: Dead Ball Suspension of Play

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