Awarding of bases is one of the four most important things the baseball umpire must know. Learn, study, and apply the rules for awarding of bases. One Base Awards The following situations result in the awarding of one base: 1. The batter is hit-by-pitch (HBP) (5.09a) 2. A base on balls (2.00) 3. A fielder falls into …
The following page deals with baseball appeal rules. In our infinite wisdom and judgment and experience we have found an appeal must be obvious. It should be indicated verbally or manner or both. In other words baseball appeal rules should be spoken or shown by a physical action. If it is multiple appeals it must be verbalized. For …
It is very important for you to know that if you have a consistent baseball strike zone, you will be respected and stay out of trouble and not be questioned. A PITCH IS A STRIKE IF: 1. It is struck at by the batter and is missed 2. Is not struck at, if any part of the …
What are the mechanics and procedures of Balk Calls? When a balk occurs the ball does not become dead immediately. Point at the pitcher and say “balk” or “that’s a balk.” The ball only becomes dead when the umpire calls time or when play stops (when it is apparent that all runners including the batter-runner …