1. Game Management Pre-GameGame Preparation Pre-Game ConferenceGame Behavior

2. Pre-Game Call partner & verify time, location, & uniform Collect & check gear Familiarize yourself with directions to game site Review rules of game & know what set of rules to enforce

3. Pre-Game con’d Arrive at game site 30+ minutes prior to game time Introduction with partner Dressing for game & equipment check Pre-game discussion with partner Discuss potential rule problems with partner

4. Game Preparation Check in with home team coach Fill out needed paperwork Walk field & discuss potential problems with partner Check helmets & bats together Introduction to site administrator

5. Pre-game Conference Introductions Discuss special ground rules & potential problems Note location of official scorekeeper & game administrator Handle line-ups Ask for questions & if teams are legally equipped

6. Game Behavior Eye contact whenever talking with coaches or players Be approachable Listen and let coach or player talk first Always be calm and never raise your voice Always speak to players & coaches face to face never yell across field

7. Be respectful of players, coaches, & partners Hustle and try to be in best position to make a call Have good timing on all calls Body language No idle conversation with players, coaches, or fans Focus on what goes on between the lines of the playing field