MRBUA Baseball Umpire Training

[Cwagner69]

This video has a good idea, but mechanically it is incorrect. Angle over distance....

90 degree to the play....

Move on an arc to get to the proper position at first, as well he is setting way too late.

[guitarherorandyrhoad]

it was just an excersice not a real game so he prob left it out for comfort

[ump44canada]

The BU in the video calls time then balk which is in fact the wrong order. A balk is a delayed dead ball because the batter could still hit a pitch for a home run, or the runner(s) could advance more than one base on an overthrow on a pick off. The proper procedure is to call the balk, then kill the play if nothing else happens.

[dave0mary]

I worked a game the other day behind the dish and there was a creep at first. (LOL)

[umpire1991v2]

I don't like standing to close because it is harder to move out of the way of a sharp line drive. I was wear they teach these guys and sharp ground ball got a piece of my foot when i tried to avoid it and im quick thats how fast it comes back. Since I am fast I have more time to move on a hit so it doesn't make a difference for me. Just my opinion.

[DethklokFog]

i'm new at the umpiring thing but if the umpire is in the b or c position and the ball is hit in the outfield where does he go?

[rnever41]

There is not a two line answer. It is largely dependent on the situation and depth of the hit. However, most likely you are going to stay in C or graviate to C for a call at third.

Again, there are situation where you will stay in B... I.e. R1 on first, shallow ball into the outfield. In a two man system, many associations have the plate man coming down to cover third so you stay in B. If all hell breaks loose that means you might have to cover home on the rotation

[dashriprock27]

There is only 1 situation where BU has the play at the plate. It is when he goes out on a trouble ball from the A (no runners). PU has the batter/runner to 3rd, BU busts it home AFTER the ball brings him back to the infield.

[dashriprock27]

IF BU has the catch/no catch - meaning the ball is in the "V" (all fly balls except those taking F7 or F9 toward the line) - he will go to the edge of the working area to make the call.

[S12PPL]

5) Never point foul with both arms.

6) What is the "Sweet Spot"?? I've heard of the working area.

7) Ok footwork on pick-off at 1st. Two steps max.

[rnever41]

Ever hear of the Library?? That is the same place on the sweet spot

[mae2759]

Just my 2 cents on your vid:

1) I prefer the 90 degree angle at first base rather than 2 steps fair, personally.

2) Your B and C positions seem wayyyy too deep for my liking. You should be half way between the mound and second.

3) Pickoff move mechancis seem "too much." You need one step and a turn (or just a big turn as they teach in the minors). The BU you have seems to be moving too much when the play is happening.

That's just my opinion...

[EasternTimeDesigns]

Thank you for your comments.

[STRIKE2CALLED]

I agree. A 90 degree angle is best. That is what they teach in real umpire schools. Everything is about angle... angle over distance. Also, I think the base ump is too close to the play. You need to be reasonably far away to see everything on a close play at first.. 15-20 feet IMO. I also think the B and C were too deep. That is where you play when your only responsibility is second base, like in a 4 man system.

[rnever41]

Why 90?? You have multiple responsiblities at first. The last responsibility is a pulled foot.

Granted your partner on the plate has a secondary responsibility on the pulled foot by at 90 you are liable to get straight lined

As far as depth on B and C (especially B), I concur... same issue if you are deep on the pick off at first, that umpire runs the risk of getting straight lined if he is too deep

[chuckfan1]

Fly Ball to Right... where is the Pause Read and React....I know this is just a demonstration, but it should show the BU at least taking a quick look on the flight of the ball.

[browndogfudge]

Very nice video.  I learned a couple of things.

[kuba13smile]

im a tteen and these are alot of the same rules our head ump told us but great thx!

[CokeMentoProductions]

Nice job guys. Thanks

[cptncrunch44]

GREAT video. I'm going to be a 2nd year rookie this spring and this shows me a lot of pointers. I would like to see more

[critter2]

Hey guys enjoy the video. Home you make more like this. very good.