Videos - Essentials

Every umpire needs to know the basic, most common calls and mechanics at the bases and home plate.

Base Umpiring

Video	Topic Page
Out call	Making a call on a runner
Out call – full mechanics	Making a call on a runner
Safe call	Making a call on a runner
Safe call – full mechanics	Making a call on a runner

Reverse pivoting technique	Base umpire positioning
Moving from A slot for call at 1st	Field coverage and positioning
Moving from A slot for call at 2nd	Field coverage and positioning
Moving from B slot for call at 2nd	Field coverage and positioning
Moving from D slot for call at 2nd	Field coverage and positioning
Moving from C slot for call at 3rd	Field coverage and positioning

Plate Umpiring

Video	Topic Page
Strike	Calls behind the plate See also strike zone
Ball	Calls behind the plate See also strike zone
Foul ball	Calls behind the plate
Fair ball	Calls behind the plate
Time	Calls behind the plate
(Ball into) Play	Calls behind the plate
Making a call on a runner at home plate	Calls behind the plate

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Site Glossary
Definitions from the Little League Rule Book and terms used on this site.
LL101 Site Glossary Version 5.pdf
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Videos - Essentials

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