Few More Tips to Improve Your Game - March 2005

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Here are a few more tips to improve your game!

Release runner to third: When the umpire-in-chief (UIC) verbally informs a base umpire, “I’ve got third if he comes” or “I’ve got third if he tags,” the base umpire will observe the touch or tag-up at second base, then release responsibility for that runner to UIC and assume responsibility for plays made on any trailing runners.

Square to the bag: When set for a play at any base, your head, shoulders and feet should be in line and perpendicular to a line from your location to the base. By taking a position square to the bag, you will avoid a tendency to turn away from the play before it is complete.

Starting position: This is the on-field location occupied by an umpire as a play begins, determined for the base umpire by the runner configuration.

Last month, Andy Konyar (Little League International Umpire Consultant) was on the hot seat for “Ask Little League,” a new way for volunteers, fans and others to communicate with Little League officials and friends. Andy was able to answer inquiries from more than 160 people in 36 states and 10 other countries!

Remember, umpires can get rule updates, interpretations, useful tips like these and much more, by signing up for the Little League Umpire Registry. Click here for more details.