1. 10 WAYS TO HELP KEEP YOU OUT OF TROUBLE
And keep the game moving

2. 1 GAME PREP 1. Know the teams. Maxpreps.com 2. Email the AD.
3. Good pre-game.
4. Perception is reality.
5. Plate meeting = L.E.G.S.

3. 2 Don’t fraternize with coaches. 1. No unnecessary conversations with
coaches prior to game.
2. Make your “check in” with the Head
Coach short and sweet.

4. 3 Stay out of the dugouts 1. Never approach the dugout.
Don’t check the score.
Don’t go for water.
Etc……..

5. 4 Know how to handle pitching changes quickly
1. Announce the new pitcher quickly
2. Stay on the opposite foul line.
3. Most changes do not require an
conversation with the HC.

6. 5 Handle line up changes quickly
1. Most changes do not require a face to face
with the coach.
2. Announce the change to the other team
from the plate area.

7. 6 Coaches’ Conferences 1. Make a good presentation. (Demeanor)
2. Listen first.
3. Keep your response short and to the point.
4. Keep it short.

8. 7 Conferences with Partner 1. Pregame 2. Keep it short.
3. Only calling official can change a call. Take
responsibility for any ruling change.
4. Don’t routinely meet between innings.
5. Don’t offer information unless asked.

9. 8 FANS 1. Pregame. 2. Use game manager or HC to help.
3. You have no authority in the stands.
4. Let them enjoy the game, but don’t tolerate
abuse.

10. 9 Hustle 1. Work hard every pitch or play.
2. Jog to rest position between innings.
3. Rule on inconsequential plays. (“That’s
Nothing.”)
4. Show enthusiasm for the game.

11. 10 1. Call strikes. Establish an appropriate zone early. (first pitch)
2. Be a “pitchers’ umpire”. Every pitch is a
strike when it leaves the pitchers hand.
3. Same zone the entire game.