Foul Mechanic
The "Foul" Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when a batted ball 1. Hits the batter in the batter's box 2. Is not caught by the catcher In this…
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Check Swing, Batter Offers Mechanic
The "Check Swing - Batter Offers" Mechanic is used when a batter starts their swing and then attempts to stop it but is unsuccessful. It is also used when the…
Check Swing, Ask for Help – Strike Mechanic
The "Check Swing, Ask for Help" Mechanic is used when a batter checks their swing and the catcher requests that the umpire asks their partner for assistance with the call.…
Foul-Tip Mechanic
The Foul Tip Mechanic is used to let players, coaches, and fans know that the result of the pitch is neither a foul ball nor a swinging strike. You can…
Check Swing, Ask for Help Mechanic
The "Check Swing - Ask for Help" mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when a batter checks their swing and either the catcher requests that the umpire asks the…
Called Ball Mechanic
The "Ball" Mechanic is used by the Plate Umpire when calling balls and strikes. In this video, we will break down the "Ball" Mechanic. It is important to remember that…
Out – On the Tag Mechanic
The "Out - On the Tag" Mechanic is an extension of the "Out" Mechanic and is used indicate to players, coaches, and fans that the first baseman tagged the batter-runner…
Set – Safe Mechanic
The "Set - Safe" Mechanic uses the "Hands-On-Knees Set" Position and the "Safe" Mechanic. If you have not watched the "Hands-On-Knees Set" Position and the "Safe" Mechanic videos, you may…