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2 years ago in Mechanics

Between Inning Mechanics

This animation describes the proper positioning for the plate and field umpires between innings.

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3 years ago in Mechanics

Signals - Time-Foul Ball-Dead Ball-No Pitch

This same signal is used in all of the following situations: Time, Foul Ball, Dead Ball and No Pitch.

Signals - The Count Signals - Sell Safe

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3 years ago in Mechanics

Signals - Play Ball

This signal illustrates the proper technique for directing the pitcher to "play ball."

Signals - Sell Call -Third Strike - ...

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3 years ago in Base Running

Interference

Interference is an act (physical or verbal) by a member of the team at bat who illegally impedes, hinders or confuses any fielder; or when a runner creates malicious contact with any fielder with ...

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3 years ago in Fielding

Obstruction - Pick-Off at 1B

This clip is a very good example of obstruction on the attempted pick-off at 1B. Umpires must be diligent in calling obstruction when the fielder does not have the ball and impedes the runner's ...

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3 years ago in Sample Videos

Obstruction - Pick-Off at 1B

This clip is a very good example of obstruction on the attempted pick-off at 1B. Umpires must be diligent in calling obstruction when the fielder does not have the ball and impedes the runner's ...

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3 years ago in Mechanics

Correct Strike Signal

This clip demonstrates the correct procedure for a swinging- strike signal. The umpire in this clip not only demonstrates excellent timing, but gives a very strong hammer.

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3 years ago in Sample Videos

Correct Strike Signal

This clip demonstrates the correct procedure for a swinging- strike signal. The umpire in this clip not only demonstrates excellent timing, but gives a very strong hammer.

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3 years ago in Management

Rules Regarding Softballs

The NFHS Authenticating Mark, COR, and compression shall be visibly labeled. The specifications of color, COR and compression shall be identical for all balls used for each game.

Batting Helmet Required

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3 years ago in Base Running

Live-Ball Appeal

An appeal may be made during a live ball by any defensive fielder in possession of the ball by touching the base missed or left too soon on a caught fly ball. The runner who committed the ...

Runner Hit by Batted Ball Runner Interference - Foul Fly Ball

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