In Game Management Principles Three we discuss batting out of order and handling coaches. Batting Out of Order: Batting out of order must be appealed by the defense. That is the only time an offensive team can be penalized The Appeal is Made While the Batter is still at the Plate: The proper batter must …
In Game Management Principles Four for Umpires we discuss stealing home, missing the plate, rundowns, and interference from the umpire-in-chief’s perspective. WORKING HOME PLATE/UMPIRE IN CHIEF: What if the Batter Steps on the Plate? Both feet of the batter must be in the batter’s box at the time of the pitch The batter’s box lines …
In Game Management Principles Five for Umpires we discuss ejection rule tips to regard. Make sure you’re always in control and know when to eject. How will you handle objections to your decisions and unsportsmanlike conduct? EJECTION RULE TIPS TO REGARD: In most cases an umpire should warn a player before ejection Any umpire can …
In Game Management Principles Six we discuss ejection for arguing balls and strikes, close plays on the bases, calling a hitter on strikes and coaches bringing up old calls. EJECTION: ARGUING BALLS AND STRIKES: Few things are as calculated to make a coach take control of his players than warning him when you don’t know …