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, 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.…
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…
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…
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…
Technique Training, Explanation Are the Focus of Little League® Umpire Mechanics Clinic
Motivated to improve aptitude and execution on their local fields, 20 Little League® volunteer umpires visited Little League International in Williamsport, Pa., for the fall 2018 weekend mechanics clinic. The…
Plate Mechanics: Explaining “The Slot”
The home plate umpire is responsible for establishing an athletic position for the purpose of ruling on pitches delivered by the pitcher, while also working in close proximity to the…
Target Skill: Hand Mechanics
Step 1. Place 5 players in a circle. Start by player 1 passing to player 3. Skipping the neighboring player on the right. Step 2. Player 3 throws to player…