(three players Umpire Information Umpire: Experience: Time of arrival: On-time CUA Pilot Policy followed: Game description: Game level: Evaluator Information Name: Dusty Rhodes Umpire Base Level II Evaluation 2 Man Game Information Date: Click here to enter a date. Home team: Visiting team: Game type: conference Start time: End time: Number of innings observed: Final score: Home: Visitor: Game intensity: 1. Base Work A. Proper distance when engages the play 8 to 10 ft. on a tag play 15 to 20 ft. on a force out so close play explodes engages only after runner and baseball present B. Angle positioning of calls angle over distance straight lined or stacked taking play from foul only if pressure ( three or more players present) C. Pivoting, using the rail Reads the situation Single base hit, pivot at the grass cut out Correct pivot is 270 degree counterclockwise left-right-left move Correctly running the rail Multiple base hit glances at runner over his shoulder Multiple hit uses the running alley D. Timing of the call Does not assume Allows play from start to finish Set before rendering a call E. Crew mechanics and communication Communication if leaving the infield Respond to PU signals with clear authoritative signals Good eye contact Echo of partner s required partner s call four eyes on trouble balls F. Style & mechanics of calls Smooth and relaxed Set for the call, erect with safe call Sharp and tight safe or out signal Location of hands when giving the call Showboating or sells the call Three styles in call repertoire (obvious, close, whacker) 1
1. Base Work continued G. Proper A,B,C position during the time of pitch A position to be 6 to 8 ft. beyond F3 if possible Too deep B/C position ( want to be located about 4-6 ft. beyond the mound dirt) HOK in all positions ( no hands on hips) Body square to home and not the mound Set up with tight lock as F1 delivers the pitch I. Advances, HOK toward the plate at time of pitch from A position Advance with steps or engage the batter from an athletic stance Transfers eyes to the batter after f1 releases the pitch J. Head check runners at time of pitch Quick glance over right shoulder after F1 commits to the plate Body stays square to home plate This is an advance mechanic (optional) K. Pause read - react to development of plays Exiting the infield from A position Pause to locate the baseball but read the outfielder not the baseball Pause to read infielder s throw Square to the infield thrower Turn with the release of the baseball L. Appropriate verbal emphasis Draws the correct amount of attention Done on close play with proper tone Coordinates voice and signal Single syllable and single words M. Set up in the working zone Moves with a purpose, avoids happy feet Steps into the Zone with no back pedal Zone is used to increase angle and see touches Uses the Zone align tag ups Brakes the zone into three sections Reading throw and runner are developing at same destination then exits the zone. N. Foul / fair mechanic on lines Two arms bent at elbow Point fair/foul before catch/no catch Always within 10 ft. of line Up to bag or grass cut out Always set to make the callw or calling on the run O. Proper coverage to developing plays Proper position for Primary coverage area (PCA) Coverage of baseball hit within the infield Multiple base responsibility Secondary coverage area (SCA) Adjust if Plate umpire misses his coverage Bounces back from B to C position with runners Always knows the location of the baseball and runners P. Runner placement during awards and balks First award the most advanced runner Verbal and visual signals Always echo plate umpire s balk call 2
1. Base Work continued Q. Checking runners for missed bases, tag ups Checks trailing runner for touch of the base Prevents going too far edge of grass/dirt and loses angle R. Proper position during dead ball/ conference Outfield grass but still engaged Mound conference go to opposite field of the defensive team Aware of surrounding game conditions Take warm up throws at first base, avoid exercising S. Proper catch / no catch mechanic Pulls angle to catch Call responsibility within the V from B/C position Set before renders the decision Uses safe mechanic only if trouble ball never on an obvious lose baseball T. Proper pick off Left feet toward the 45 ft. line if at first base ( right foot if third base) Other leg does a cross over move Square to the base before the call Two step move no hopping, sliding, nor bouncing to get position. U. Proper Steal mechanic Cross over or drop step, but no back pedal If second base, turn as the baseball crosses the shoulder ( keep it tight) Never be on butt side of the play; be on Tag Zone side ( bag and runner) V. Rundown mechanics Call the entire rundown until plate umpire arrives. Stay equidistant with the runner until plate umpire arrives. Release half of the run down when PU verbalizes his arrival Makes call only if play coming towards you W. Double play set up Square to the fielder fielding the baseball Take one or two steps toward him With the throw, do a cross over step toward the base ( no back pedal) Stay until the next fielder has released the baseball ( watch for transfer drop) Slide step with the throw to the next base. X. Proper mechanic pull foot, swipe tag in A position Read the throw as being bad Move counterclockwise back toward the line Get angle to look up the line Y. Infield Fly mechanic Calling at the apex of flight Proper visual and verbal signal Fielder under the baseball Allow plate umpire to call the lines and in front of the pitcher s mound. Z. Line drive / skimmers catch / no catch mechanic A position responsible for shortstop, second, first baseman going clockwise (left) From B and C position all calls but the lines Show mechanic for no catch if a skimmer. 3
2. Game and Situation Management A. NFHS procedures, points of emphasis, rules Hybrid pitching stance CUA policy Pace of play program Get It Right policy B. Situation management / ejections / warnings Warn, written warning, restrict 8 reasons for immediate ejection Assistant coach behavior Malicious contact Under or over officiates a situation C. Players / coaches in dug out/safety concerns Bull pen protector Foul shagger Maximum two on deck between inning BOB s (butts on buckets) Dugout personal/orchestration Base coaches within coaching box D. Cranial inversions Can of corn, rec ball mechanics Unnecessary verbal s for BU Unnecessary safe/out visual signals on obvious Avoids another time when baseball is already dead E. Judgment, decision-making Adapts to the situation at hand Sound judgment showing experience Understands the rule book, is flexible Rewards good plays vs sloppy play Anticipates the play but never assumes the outcome Unnecessary defensive time request is allowed F Interference & obstruction Offensive interference Defensive obstruction Spectator interference 4
3. Effort and Professionalism A. Focus / Hustle / Mobility Shows fatigue as game progresses Moves with a purpose Hustle to overthrow Exhibits an interest in the game Physical ability for correct positioning Consistent concentration B. Physical appearance / attire Proper conditioning for age and size Proper pants, shirts, CUA policy Cell phone or drink taken to the field Splitting, bubble gum, seeds, sunglasses C. Demeanor / Composure Handles pressure well Adversely reacts to fans Reacts to spectator comments D. Fraternization Leaves dirt to talk Does not initiates the conversation E. Attitude toward players and coaches Unbiased showing no favoritism Understands coaches are not always wrong Wrongly coaches players on how to F. Post plate location during introduction, anthem Point of Plate for player introductions Plate for anthem Cap off for prayer and anthem G. Appropriate arrival, parking, existing, dress prep 45 minutes prior to game Parking side by side Exist playing field and parking together Locker room or parking facility etiquette H. Receptive to criticism Argumentative, overly defensive Accepts criticism well Engages in the conversation Tarnishing off color remarks about game participants 5
Observation Details Explaining Evaluation of Umpire Comments General comment for unacceptable (this needs immediate attention) General comment for caution/needs improvement (to be worked on during the season) NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2016 EVALUATIONS General comments for meets expectations (optional for umpire development) NOT AVAILABLE FOR 2016 EVALUATIONS Best features of your game 1. Three things to work on 1. 2. 3. Overall observation of umpire Overall improvement from last evaluation Section for Evaluator Only Game intensity Prior plate information for comparison Email to the official Observer s observation of the official Additional comments for G. Swanson: 6