1. TASO - Baseball Austin Chapter Three – Umpire Mechanics NFHS

2. The objectives of 3-umpire mechanics Try to keep one umpire AHEAD of the lead runner If possible, “box” the runner between the three umpires

3. D A C B Field Umpire Positions A D

4. Umpire Positions NO Runners

5. Umpire Positions Runner on 1 st

6. Umpire Positions Runner on 1 st & 2 nd

7. Umpire Positions Runner on 1 st & 3 rd

8. Umpire Positions Runner on 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd

9. Anytime there is a RUNNER on 1 st U2 will be in “A” and U3 will be in “C”

10. Umpire Positions Runner on 2 nd

11. Umpire Positions Runner on 2 nd & 3 rd

12. Anytime there is a RUNNER on 2 nd, but NO RUNNER on 1st U2 will be in “B” and U3 will be in “D”

13. Umpire Positions Runner on 3 rd

14. Anytime there is a RUNNER on base OTHER THAN 1st U3 will be in “D”

15. CHECK SWINGS Go to the “Open” umpire –U2 for RIGHT handed batters –U3 for LEFT handed batters

16. Fly Ball Coverage U2 & U3 On the wings

17. Fly Ball Coverage U3 IN

18. Fly Ball Coverage U2 IN

19. INFIELD Catch / No Catch (per NFHS) P SS 3B 2B 1B

20. INFIELD Catch / No Catch U2 & U3 On the corners P SS 3B 2B 1B

21. INFIELD Catch / No Catch U3 In P SS 3B 2B 1B

22. INFIELD Catch / No Catch U2 In P SS 3B 2B 1B

23. Fair / Foul U2 & U3 On the corners

24. Fair / Foul U3 In

25. Fair / Foul U2 In

26. Positioning for calling plays at 1 st Base When there is a possible play at 1 st Base Clean base hit to outfield…… watch runner touch first, then rotate Home Pickoff Plays “SLIDE” Come in and make your pivot

27. Positioning for calling plays at 2 nd Base Runner advancing from 1 st base Runner returning to 2 nd base Pickoff Plays

28. Positioning for calling plays at 3 rd Base Runner advancing from 2 nd base Pickoff Plays Runner returning to 3 rd Base “SLIDE” or when working inside from C

29. U3 is the “KEY” for rotation when U2 and U3 are on the corners

30. Think of it like all umpires are connected by a “string”

31. If you GO OUT You STAY OUT

32. NO RUNNERS U3 Goes Out

33. NO RUNNERS U2 Goes Out

34. NO RUNNERS Infield Hit

35. NO RUNNERS Base Hit to Outfield

36. Runner on 1 st Steal of 2nd

37. Runner on 1 st Fly Ball to Left Field

38. Runner on 1 st U2 Goes out

39. Runner on 1 st Possible double play

40. Runner on 1 st Base Hit to Outfield

41. Runner on 1 st & 2 nd Double Steal (Throw to 3 rd )

42. Runner on 1 st & 2 nd Double Steal (Throw to 2nd)

43. Runner on 1 st & 2 nd Double Steal (two throws)

44. Runner on 1 st & 2 nd Trouble Ball – Left Field

45. Runner on 1 st & 2 nd Trouble Ball – Right Field

46. Runner on 1 st & 2 nd Hit to Infield

47. Runners 1 st & 2nd Base hit to outfield

48. Bases Loaded Base hit to outfield

49. Bases Loaded Fly ball to right field

50. Runner 1 st and 3 rd Infield Hit

51. Runner 1 st and 3 rd Base Hit to Outfield

52. Runner 1 st and 3 rd Steal & Rundown

53. Runner on 2 nd Trouble Ball Left Field

54. Runner on 2 nd Trouble Ball to Right-Center Field

55. Runner on 2 nd Infield Hit

56. Runner on 2 nd Base hit to Outfield

57. Runner on 3 rd Trouble Ball Left Field

58. Runner on 3 rd Trouble Ball Right Field

59. Runner on 3 rd Hit to Infield

60. Runners on 2 nd & 3 rd Fly ball Center Field

61. Runners on 2 nd & 3 rd Infield Hit

62. The SLIDE Runners in scoring position and U1 is staying home

63. No Matter What Happens…..or Who misses a rotation FILL THE HOLE !!! We can talk about missed coverage later……….but SOMEONE has to MAKE THE CALL