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1 REPORT CRITERIA: EVALUATION BASE MECHANICS 1 Pre- & post-game duties ARRIVAL - Reference NFHS Umpires Manual Page 12 Pregame Resposibilities -.00 Point Reduction - Scoring Guide Late - first 5 minutes. 45 minutes before game time Late - each minute after (.25 X min.late) UNIFORM - NHSUA Uniform Code Equipment: Navy blue cap with NH logo Not Association approved or soiled. Mask w/protector or extended frame NA Navy undershirt if worn (optional) Not navy undershirt. Powder blue pull over shirt-optional dark blue if both have one (not in tournament play) Not powder or optional dark blue and/or soiled or wrinkled Association jacket or lined navy pull over w/gray/white trim - Optional: navy blue sweater Not Association approved and/or soiled or wrinkled Black belt (unadorned buckle) Not black belt or w/adorned buckle. One or two ball bags NA Not Asociation approved. Heather - medium gray pants Cuffed or not heather or medium gray and/or soiled or wrinkled. Navy blue or black socks Not navy blue or black. Dressed alike Not wearing identical color combinations. SHOES - NHSUA Uniform Code Equipment: Black, hard or soft toe w/black laces OTHER EQUIPMENT - PRE-GAME CONFERENCE - Page 16 Uniform - Equipment Pages Umpire to Umpire Communications Not solid black. Not polished or dirty. No plate equipment if needed. Not done due to partners late arrival. Did not participate due to late arrival.
2 Date Prior to Game Day Pregame once at game site During conference, not adding to the review, missed duties / responsibilities not covered by the plate official. FIELD INSPECTION - Page 12 Pregame responsibilities Not done. Done alone due to partners late arrival. EQUIPMENT CHECK - Page 13 Pregame once at game site Not done. Done alone due to partners late arrival. Done separately. PLATE CONFERENCE - Pags Pregame Conference with Head Coaches & Ground Rules Not in proper position. After conference is completed, not advising partner of points not covered. Responding, with other then "NO", to request from partner if anything to add. LEAVING FIELD & POST GAME CONFERENCE - Page 14 End of Game Procedure Not leaving with partner(s). Responding to Coaches, players, fans comments when leaving the field. No review of possible rule infractions, incorrect mechanics / coverages. 2 Base Mechanics POSITIONING "A"- Pages Ready Stance Starting Positions Creeps Position for call at 1st Preparation Prior to the Pitch Pages Force Plays/Plays at 1st Base Batted balls to RF Pages Inside/Outside Theory - Fly Ball Coverage -.75 Does not use proper stance. Not in foul territory. Not walking the line by taking 1 (Right) - 1 (Left) steps toward home. Taking too many steps. Stepping into fair territory prematurely. Too deep behind 1B bag/player. Routine call - Not 45 degrees or about 3-4 steps off foul line. Wrong position when pressured by F3 or F4. Does not go out. Routine call - uses word "CATCH". Difficult call - when NOT caught/caught, does not signal "SAFE" or verbalize "OUT", verbalizes "NO CATCH or CATCH'.
3 Proper pivot on batted balls to OF Pages Watching Ball/Force Plays/Plays at 1st Swipe Tag/Pulled Foot Inside / Outside Theory -.75 Not proper button hook, does shuffle turn. Does not see touch at base. Does not turn after touch to locate ball. Stays outside - Rides rim. POSITIONING "B" - Use of oval As instructed at NHSUA Clinics and in Apprentice Program Not in position in oval for possible game situation Ready stance Pages Does not use proper stance. As in Position (1) FIGURE Batted balls to OF Pages 40 & Runner on First - Base Umpire: Item 3 Does not move to a position inside the diamond between the pitchers plate & the foul line. (Sweet spot) Does not see touch of 2nd base. POSITIONING "C" - Use of oval As instructed at NHSUA Clinics and in Apprentice Program Not in position in oval for possible game situation. Obstructs view of F7. Ready stance Pages Does not use proper stance. As shown Position (1) FIGURE Batted balls to OF Pages Does not move to a position inside the Runner on Second - Base Umpire: Item 4 diamond between the pitchers plate & the foul line. (Sweet spot) OUT / SAFE - Signal Pages Force Play/Plays at First Base/Tag Plays Swipe Tag/Pulled Foot Figures Out - Routine, does not use head height hammer. Out - Close play, no "SELL OUT" signal. Out - Tag play, did not point with left hand. Did not verbalize "On Tag" and give out signal. Safe - not at shoulder level, arms not fully extended. Safe close play - not using "SELL SAFE" signal. Arms higher than shoulder height Does not see touch of base(s).
4 Verbal OUT/SAFE - Page 5 & 15 Timing Make Decision Positively & Promptly Helpful Hints for Umpires (Don'ts #5) Not verbalized. Verbalized other than "SAFE" OR "OUT" Safe off bag - did not point with left hand, did not verbalize "SAFE" and give safe signal Too quick, anticipating call. Not stopping, walking into call. Angles/Distance Page 30 General Techniques on the Bases Too close to play. Too far from play. CHECK SWING - Page Not responding to partners request for Umpire to Umpire Communication help. BRUSHING PITCHERS PLATE - Page 28 Cleaning Home Plate or the Pitchers Plate No brush or cleaning device Takes position other than facing backstop INFIELD FLY - Page 27 & 66 On signal Wrong hand to chest Off Signal Infield Fly Situation Not giving or acknowledging remove signal Signal when it happens Verbal when it happens COUNT/OUTS - Uses an indicator Request for Signal (Outs) Official NFHS Softball Signals Signal / Verbal Pages Pregame Once at Game Site ILLEGAL PITCHES - Page 25 & 66 When Called Illegal Pitches Signal Did not indicate Verbalized Did not use one. Excessively looks at. Unable to provide partner with count/outs. Uses cap signal vs. verbalizing. Does not show at shoulder height Not Signaled. Signaled with wrong arm. Verbal Official NFHS Softball Signals Not verbalized. Delayed Deal Ball Awards Not advancing base runners. Not giving overriding option.
5 INTERFERENCE / OBSTRUCTION - When Called Interference Signal Page 35 & 66 Interference / Obstruction Official NFHS Softball Signals Dead Ball - Delayed Dead Ball Does not step forward & give "DEAD BALL" signal. Does not point to action, then give "OUT" signal. Verbal Does not verbalize. Obstruction Signal Does not give "DELAYED DEAD BALL" signal w/extended left arm. Verbal Does not verbalize word "OBSTRUCTION". Awards Does not make proper base award. REST BETWEEN INNINGS - Page 51 Between Innings Mechanics (Figure 22) Does not assume proper position. 3 Game Management, Professionalism, Rules Knowledge ATTITUDE - Page 8 Keep a Dignified Attitude - Does not have positive attitude for game. Does not display appreciation for the evaluation. COMMUNICATION WITH COACHES / PLAYERS - Page 8 Code of Ethics for Umpires - Item 7 Overbearing. Rude. Proceeds incorrectly on Coach's request to appeal a call. Does not enforce "Proper Coaching Attire" in accordance with NHFS Rule COMMUNICATES WITH PARTNER Pages 11,12,32 & 33 Umpire to Umpire Communications Swipe tag/pulled Foot NFHS Rules & Case Book Sec.2-Infractions by Pitcher-Pg 51-Art. 5 Page Situation A Foul ball in Batters box. Swipe Tag / Pulled Foot. When substitutions and/or pitching changes occur, does not assist partner by keeping count of warm-up pitches GAME CONTROL - Page 4 Prerequisites for Good Umpiring Bad body language Not courteous to Coaches/Players Is dictatorial Does not cooperate with partner Does not show take charge manner
6 ENOCOURAGE HUSTLE, HUSTLE/BODY LANGUAGE - Pages 4 & 7 & 15 Prerequisites for Good Umpiring Keep the Game Moving Helpful Hints for Umpires (Do's (#1) - - Does not keep team players moving. Does not jog to all positions. MAINTAINS SAFETY - As instructed at NHSUA Clinics and in Apprentice Program During a live ball situation, does not see scoring runners remove helmet prior to entering dead ball area. At start of inning, allows batter to take position on opponents side of batters box Allows more than one (1) on deck batter. Allows team huddling on field between innings. MINIMIZES DELAYS - brushes pitchers plate too late if needed brushes bases or straightens bases too late if needed brushes bases every inning GENERAL KNOWLEDGE Misinterprets / applies incorrectly NFHS, NHIAA and/or NHSUA rules Informs new pitcher of status/situation Run Down- incorrectly applied call responsibility N O T E
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