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| Volunteer Umpire Tip of the Month November 2004 The interference rule came into play recently in the Major League Baseball playoffs. So now is a good time to talk about a type of interference you don’t see very often. It’s when a base coach reaches out to physically assist the runner. December 2004 Batting out of turn can be a little tricky, particularly when more than one batter bats out of turn. January 2005 Check out the key definitions that will be a big help for any umpire. February 2005 In this month’s tip for umpires, you’ll find information on scholarships for Little League Urban Initiative umpires, as well as more helpful tips. March 2005 Umpiring has a “language” all its own. Check out the definitions. April 2005 Communication is a key to success in all we do, and umpiring is no different. May 2005 Clear communication between umpires during the pre-game can be as important as communicating on the field. June 2005 What’s the definition of a “play or attempted play?” July 2005 Infield Fly hits a runner. What’s the call? October 2005 It seems like a simple thing, but many umpires can lose credibility just in the way they signal the ball/strike count, or signal out before finding the ball. November 2005 There are certain habitual things the most experienced umpires do. But they are easy to follow, even for the novice official. December 2005 A thrown ball goes into a dead ball area. How many bases are awarded? January 2006 How many bases do you award on an obstruction? Check here for the right answer! February 2006 Obstruction is always a little tricky. Click here for great tips on this call. March 2006 The runner crosses, but does not actually touch, home plate. What happens next? Click here for the answer. April 2006 Everybody makes mistakes. So what happens when an umpire makes one? Click here for the answer. May 2006 As an umpire, do you make confrontations worse, or do you find ways to diffuse them? Click here for tips all umpires should follow. June 2006 These tips deal with the location a player takes on the field. Click Here July 2006 This tip is to remind everyone that all catchers MUST have a "dangling" type throat protector attached to the mask of the catcher's helmet. Click Here August 2006 Have you ever wondered why there is an “Infield Fly Rule” in baseball and softball? Click here for the answer. September 2006 Is there a right way to call a strike? A ball? Time? Click here for the answers. October 2006 What should umpires talk about in their pre-game meetings? Click here for the answers. November/December 2006 A good plate umpire has to be mobile. Click here for tips about staying on your toes. January 2007 Communication is the key to so many challenges. Click here for tips on how to make an umpire’s job easier. February 2007 We all make mistakes, but how can we learn from them? Click here for tips on how to make an umpire’s job easier. March 2007 Feeling crowded behind the plate? Click here for tips. April 2007 Should umpires constantly communicate the count and the outs to each other? Click here for tips. June 2007 Want a great way to talk privately to the manager during a game? Click here for the answer. Remember, umpires can get rule updates, interpretations, useful
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