Talking to Coaches - Rule 9 (The Umpire).
Introduction. We will cover this in Ump 102 and provide a handout for the plate conference.
There are no test questions on this lesson, but you may find it to be the most mysterious if not intriguing part of umpiring. It is here for your reference.
A word about behavior. WSLL has strict written rules as does Little League about proper behavior, including respect for opponents and umpires. Further, managers understand how difficult it is to find umpires, so they are likely to be your allies. Our behavioral rules are an important criterion for manager selection, the rules are reinforced during manager training, and they are monitored by league directors and the chief umpire. As a result, we have a long history of positive behavior in our league and expect that you will report any disrespect or abuse of umpires to the UIC.
Note: If there is no adult umpire, an adult game coordinator must be present at all times, must be included in the Rule 4.01 game conference, and is responsible for compliance with all behavioral rules. Rule 4.03(d).
Good sportsmanship is for umpires too. Remember that coaches are learning like you and are entitled to your best effort and to be treated courteously, just like we insist they treat you.
Responding to questions. The next few slides discuss how to handle various manager questions. In Ump 102, we will cover the difference between a rule question (“what’s the rule on that, Blue? Two bases or one on that overthrow?”), a judgment question (like ball/strike, catch/no catch, safe/out), and a request for information (“did you have him out on the swing or on the call?”), and how to address each.
There are no test questions on this lesson, but you may find it to be the most mysterious if not intriguing part of umpiring. It is here for your reference.
A word about behavior. WSLL has strict written rules as does Little League about proper behavior, including respect for opponents and umpires. Further, managers understand how difficult it is to find umpires, so they are likely to be your allies. Our behavioral rules are an important criterion for manager selection, the rules are reinforced during manager training, and they are monitored by league directors and the chief umpire. As a result, we have a long history of positive behavior in our league and expect that you will report any disrespect or abuse of umpires to the UIC.
Note: If there is no adult umpire, an adult game coordinator must be present at all times, must be included in the Rule 4.01 game conference, and is responsible for compliance with all behavioral rules. Rule 4.03(d).
Good sportsmanship is for umpires too. Remember that coaches are learning like you and are entitled to your best effort and to be treated courteously, just like we insist they treat you.
Responding to questions. The next few slides discuss how to handle various manager questions. In Ump 102, we will cover the difference between a rule question (“what’s the rule on that, Blue? Two bases or one on that overthrow?”), a judgment question (like ball/strike, catch/no catch, safe/out), and a request for information (“did you have him out on the swing or on the call?”), and how to address each.