EOA: Softball
Umpire pre-game checklist(s)
Contacting your partner
At least 24 - 48 hrs prior to game
Game Time
Game location
Uniform to be worn (ie.. Jackets, long sleeves, etc)
Exchange/Confirm cell phone numbers
Game Day
Uniform clean/presentable
Ensure you have both Plate and Base gear available
Plate
Bases
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Plate
Bases
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If inclement weather (day of or immediate preceeding days)
Day of game: Contact school around 12pm to cfm game is still scheduled
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Game will be played
Arrive at site 30 - 40 minutes early
Conduct Umpire pre-game discussion
Be on field 10 minutes prior to game time
Conduct field inspection
Pre-Game Discussion(s)
On field Communications, expectations
Review new rules
Review rules that may confuse
Discuss foul-line coverage/dead-ball area coverage
Pitching/Illegal Pitch - who is responsible for which calls
Review missed base coverage, leaving the base too soon, and the appeal process
Review check swing mechanics
Review keeping track of balls, strikes, outs, and warm-up pitches
Review field/equipment inspections
Review procedures for PRE-GAME Conference w/ Head Coaches
Review field ground rules (if known)
Know if there will be pre-game ceremonies (prayer, player intro, etc)
Pre-Game Conference (at home plate)
Conducted five (5) minutes before game time at home plate
Head coaches must attend w/ Team Captains
Plate Umpire
Handles Introductions of Umpires
Checks line-up cards, confers with coach to validate
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Plate
Bases
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Plate
Bases
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Last name, first initial, number, and def position identified
All subs are listed
Ask Coaches and Team Captains:
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Are your players LEGALLY equipped and in accordance with NHFS rules? If
not please ensure they are prior to game play.
Remind coaches of announcing subs/curtesy/pinch runners
If there is a question, rqst time after the play, only 1 person - coach approaches
Umpire
responsible
Review Ground
Rules: Home team will provide
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Defines play situations
Fair, foul, dead ball areas
Final Reminder
Umpires will allow the Coaches to coach, the players to play, and for them to please let the umpires umpire.
Wish both teams "Best of Luck"
EOA: Softball
Umpire pre-game checklist(s)